PTI

New Delhi, March 17

Global Covid case surge because of the Omicron variant led to a peak six instances the earlier waves however India managed to manage its unfold inflicting decrease hospitalisation and fewer deaths than earlier surges, the federal government stated on Thursday.

With 3,536 instances reported on a median within the week ending March 15, India contributed to solely 0.21 per cent of worldwide instances, the Union well being ministry stated.

It identified that many international locations are nonetheless experiencing an increase in instances which is increased than their earlier surges.

“Not solely the reported peak in India was a lot decrease, however the constant efforts additionally led to a lowering trajectory quickly.

“The country managed the Omicron surge much better than others,” a well being ministry official stated throughout a presentation at a webinar on India’s Public Health Response to Manage Covid.

Expedited vaccination drive compounded by efficient containment measures and early identification of instances contributed to decrease hospitalisation and fewer deaths throughout the third surge in India, officers stated.

They stated that by December 31, 2021, when the primary indicators of the third wave emerged, India had already vaccinated 90.8 per cent of the eligible inhabitants with the primary dose and 65.4 per cent with the second dose, which proved pivotal in saving lives.

India has administered greater than 180 crore vaccine doses which is 3.2 instances that of the US and 12.7 instances of France, officers stated.