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Herd immunity inference from Delhis serosurvey to be taken with pinch of salt, say scientists Latest sero survey shows 56.13 per cent of people in the Delhi have antibodies against Covid but scientists are wary. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- A woman wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks in front of social distancing notice. (Photo | AP) By PTI NEW DELHI: Has Delhi achieved herd immunity against COVID-19? It is tempting to say yes given the dipping cas...

Has Delhi achieved herd immunity against COVID-19? It is tempting to say yes given the dipping case count assessed in tandem with the latest sero survey that shows 56.13 per cent of people in the city have antibodies against the infection but scientists are wary. On Tuesday, the Delhi government announced the results of the fifth sero survey, with a sample of 28,000 across 11 districts in Delhi. The score of 56.13 per cent seroprevalence -- with Southwest Delhi highest at 62.18 per cent and N...

Herd immunity inference from Delhis sero survey to be taken with pinch of salt, say scientists SECTIONS Herd immunity inference from Delhis sero survey to be taken with pinch of salt, say scientistsPTI Last Updated: Feb 02, 2021, 05:38 PM IST Share Synopsis On Tuesday, the Delhi government announced the results of the fifth sero survey, with a sample of 28,000 across 11 districts in Delhi. The score of 56.13 per cent seroprevalence -- with Southwest Delhi highest at 62.18 per cent and North Del...

5-MIN READ Sero Survey Shows 56.13% People in Delhi Have Covid Antibodies, Says Jain; Scientists Urge Caution A healthcare worker collects a swab sample from a man amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a market, in the old quarters of Delhi. (Reuters) Health Minister Satyendar Jain also said Delhi was "moving towards herd immunity, but only experts will be able to give a clear picture". FOLLOW US ON: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday 56.13 per cent of th...

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Tuesday 56.13 per cent of those covered under the latest serological survey in the city in January have developed antibodies against coronavirus. The minister also said Delhi was “moving towards herd immunity, but only experts will be able to give a clear picture”. At 62.18 percent, Southwest Delhi district reported maximum seroprevalence. North Delhi at 49.09 percent recorded the lowest. Experts, though, advised caution. "Even if the sample si...