Pune shows early signs of ‘herd immunity’, second wave unlikely: Survey

Pune shows early signs of ‘herd immunity’, second wave unlikely: Survey

Wherever the sero-positivity rate was high in Pune, the incidence rate has fallen sharply. (Representattive Image, IE) Close to 85% of the Pune population has developed immunity from Covid-19! A first-of-its-kind study conducted on an Indian city has concluded that majority of the population who had developed antibodies found in a sero survey conducted earlier … Read more

Covid-19: Second sero-survey begins in Pune

Covid-19: Second sero-survey begins in Pune

This has been attributed to the delay in admitting patients into hospitals. A second and a much larger serological study is being conducted in Pune to gauge the prevalence of Covid-19. This survey is being carried out by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), along with the DY Patil Medical College and Research Centre. The … Read more