The white spaces seen barring deserts and oceans are areas of concern. It is not possible to have unexplained bands of immunity in these areas. As the pandemic spreads out, the missed areas are most vulnerable for mortality. Source: https://www.covid19india.org/ 1ofN
Missing areas of detection poses a greater risk when rest of India is having transmission in phases. Results in worse outcomes for the poor and vulnerable as they will be caught unaware. The centre should review and prioritize missed areas similar to areas with higher burden 2ofN
Whether it is a ward, district or state: it is counter intuitive to prioritise areas missing cases. Most of the focus is always on areas reporting cases. Higher # cases also means that there is good leadership: They test well, isolate earlier and reduce mortality. 3 of N
Increased testing in missed areas will detect cases. The leaders should focus on detecting missed areas of transmission. There are no prizes for having low cases while fighting #COVID19
The winner is one who have lowest mortality; this requires increased case detection. Nof N
The winner is one who have lowest mortality; this requires increased case detection. Nof N