But he stressed on the need to improve the paediatric Covid services and align with the rest of the COVID-19 management framework. Dr. Arora, who is Director of INCLEN Trust, said it is not possible to predict any third wave at this time. Some experts are highlighting the need for preparation warning that children could be affected by the third wave more than adults. The Indian Academy of Paediatrics recently said though children appear as susceptible as adults it is "highly unlikely that the third wave will predominantly or exclusively affect children". “We need to be prepared with more in-patient beds and intensive care beds for children,” it said.

Source: The Hindu May 25, 2021 06:02 UTC