On the number of vaccines that will be available, the health minister on Sunday said that given the population size of the country, India may have to tie up with more than one vaccine manufacturer to ensure that everyone is able to access the shot.
Globally, the infection seems to be slowing — that could change if the second wave gathers momentum in Europe, and the United State sees a third wave (it probably will ) — with the number of cases growing by just 9.2% in August, compared to 64% in July. The number of cases in India in August grew 75%, compared to 183% in July.
There must also be monitoring on a real-time basis as well as a strong push towards the behavioral change of citizens. There is no room for delay, for lives are at stake.
