Chennai: Vaccination is the key for preventing the third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, Tamilnadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit said on Friday.
Speaking at an event organised by a hospital in the city, he said as a country India stood class apart while handling the pandemic.
Despite being the worldâs second-most populous country, with more than 1.3 billion people, the nation took swift action in controlling the rapid spread.
“In spite of the preparedness, the second wave hit our country hard. When you have an overwhelming situation and the need is so high, there will be disparity between what is available and what can be delivered. Oxygen is something that needs to be looked at, calculated and prepared for – just like every other resource. It has to be done in particular time so you can provide for the needs of all patients who come to you,” he said.
The role of private hospitals in catering to the huge demands of the Covid-19 patients during the second wave has been immense, he said.