Dr Priya Abraham, Director, ICMR-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) said in an exclusive interview that masks should continue to be worn, especially in crowded or poorly ventilated places.
ICMR-NIV Director Dr Priya Abraham on Friday said children below age 12 will soon be administered COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking to news agency ANI, the ICMR-NIV Director said the age band for COVID-19 vaccination is going to be expanded soon.
With Maharashtra scrapping COVID-19 restrictions and easing the norm on compulsory wearing of masks in public places, a health expert has emphasised caution noting that masks play a significant role in curtailing transmission of the disease.