In India, unlike in the US, it is not appropriate to exempt two-dose vaccinators from wearing masks

New Delhi, May 15, 2021, Saturday

Corona infection has decreased in the United States, and the US government has announced that people who take two doses of the corona vaccine will be exempt from wearing masks.

Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS, said that even after vaccination, it is necessary to wear a mask and follow the rules of social discrimination. Earlier, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said those who have received two doses of the corona vaccine do not need to wear a mask. Following the announcement, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in front of reporters without wearing masks. "I think this is a big success for us," Biden told reporters. Today is a big day. The corona vaccine has made it possible for as many citizens as possible not to wear masks today. People who have taken both doses of the vaccine have a much lower risk of developing corona infection.

On the other hand, Dr. Guleria said that the virus is constantly mutating and there is still uncertainty as to how much the vaccine has protected people from the changing variants. In India, announcing a two-dose exemption for people wearing masks would be a hasty move. I think we need to be vigilant until we have enough data available on whether a person taking two doses of the vaccine has a corona. It is difficult to say at this time what effect the corona vaccine will have when the virus is mutating.

"Wearing a mask and following social distance is a better option, as these are both remedies that can protect you from all types of corona variants," he said.

Experts say it is possible that the United States has made the announcement in order to promote vaccination in the United States. Because the American people still have fear and hesitation for the vaccine.