Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi has joined hands with UNICEF, Jharkhand to provide technical support for Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) activation at district level to augment Covid-19 response for 2nd wave of the pandemic.
COVID-19, or more popularly known as Novel Corona Virus, is associated with the respiratory disorder in humans which has been declared as a global epidemic and pandemic in the first quarter of the year 2020 by the World Health Organization. Crippled almost all counties including India.
As a precautionary measure, India followed lockdown since 22 March 2020, which was a one-day lockdown, followed by a 21-day lockdown after two days. Impacted older age group the most. Peaked in September 2020. From January onwards, vaccination drive started but only for Front Line Workers and 60+ citizens and later for 45+ age group.
2nd wave that started in April 2021 has been dreadful. It paralyzed the entire health system-lack of oxygen, scarcity of doctors and vital medicines. The explosive surge in cases rose to even 4+lakh cases a day. Hundred and thousands lost their lives each day. Vaccination ramped up and opened for 18+.
The introduction of COVID-19 vaccine is a major step towards reducing the spread of the pandemic and further reducing the associated disease and deaths.
While the vaccine is an important part of COVID-19 protection, it is important to emphasize the continued practice of COVID Appropriate Behaviours or CAB, even after getting vaccinated. Therefore, promoting and sustaining CAB is vital. Learn More
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