Amidst the reports over the delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 continuing to remain active in several pockets of the State, reports that a secret survey was conducted in Telangana regarding antibodies are making rounds in state media circles. It was learned that the survey conducted by the Department of Medical Health, revealed a number of interesting facts.
According to the survey, it was revealed that over 80 percent of the population in urban areas has developed corona antibodies while the number is 60 percent in rural areas. Authorities also found that 50 percent of the population developed antibodies through vaccination and another 25 per cent developed after recovering from COVID infection.
The medical officers included these details in the report submitted to the Chief Secretary. The official also included that a previous study by NIN and ICMR found that only 64% of people produced antibodies which increased to 80 percent.
The state government, on the other hand, is looking to conduct another zero survey in the state and is talks with NIN for the same. Survey dates are likely to be finalized soon. It can be noted that zero surveys have been conducted four times so far in the state.
