Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has warned that the third wave of Covid-19 will peak by February in the country.
Five States are scheduled to go to polls in a few days and Goa is one of them. The number of cases pertaining to Omicron variant is likely to gain momentum in the coming days.
Political parties have been holding huge rallies, yatras and campaigning from door-to-door to win new voters.
Going to a rally is understandable, as it is the individual that decides to head to the event, knowing the risks of potentially contracting the virus. But what about door-to-door campaigns?
Every household by now must have been visited by representatives of at least one party. Often, you will find these representatives without masks or their masks below the nose.
Most of us have our parents or grandparents at home that are old and come under the vulnerable category. It would definitely be wise to suspend not only door-to-door campaigns but any large gatherings for the next few weeks.
Instead of imposing restrictions, the government has taken a lax approach, permitting droves of tourists to move freely around the State without being policed.
Political parties must not put the lives of Goans at risk in their bid to stake claim for power.
