×
Choose Speciality

EXPLORE!

LOGIN

By signing up or signing in to eMediNexus, you consent to eMediNexus collecting and using your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to safeguarding your information and ensuring the highest standards of data protection. Your trust and privacy are of utmost importance to us.

90% People in Delhi have COVID Antibodies: Sero Survey

  569 Views

eMediNexus    28 October 2021

Over 90% of people in Delhi have antibodies against COVID-19, stated sources after the sixth sero survey report of the city was prepared. 

Every district has recorded around 85% seropositivity. Sources revealed that more women, compared to men, have developed COVID antibodies. The figure includes antibodies developed through vaccination. Till Sunday, around 86% of the Delhi population had received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and around 48% have received both doses.

Scientists are still not sure as to what percentage of antibody carrying population is required for herd immunity. An Infectious Diseases Society of America briefing in August had stated that the Delta variant had taken the threshold for herd immunity to more than 80%, and potentially reaching 90%... (NDTV, October 27, 2021)

To comment on this article,
create a free account.

Sign Up to instantly get access to 10000+ Articles & 1000+ Cases

Already registered?

Login Now

Most Popular Articles

News and Updates

eMediNexus provides latest updates on medical news, medical case studies from India. In-depth medical case studies and research designed for doctors and healthcare professionals.