India will see peak of Covid19 cases in June-July: AIIMS director

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria on Thursday said that India may witness the peak of COVID19 cases in June or July.

Speaking to mediapersons, Guleria said, “The answer ofwhen will be the peak of cases of COVID19 in India depends upon modeling data.National and international both experts are analysing the data. Most of themhave guessed that India will most likely see the peak in June or July.”

   

Guleria said that earlier it was analysed that the peak willbe in May but due to extended lockdown the peak has also been extended.”It is a dynamic process that depends upon various factors. It is a longlasting battle. Cases will come even after the peak is passed. People’slifestyle in terms of travelling and socialising will change” he said.

The AIIMS Director also said that only with time the quantumof effect of the lockdown in the country will be known. The cases areincreasing with the tally on Thursday at 52,952, including 1,783 deathsaccording to the Union Health Ministry data. The total tally includes 35,902active cases while 15,266 patients have recovered from COVID19.

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