<p>National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) chairman NK Arora said that that there has been no sign of emergence of a new coronavirus variant in the last six months, however, 'constant vigil' was the need of the hour.</p>.<p>“No new coronavirus variant of concern emerged in the last six months, but constant vigil is a must,” Dr NK Arora, <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-new-covid-variant-of-concern-in-last-6-months-arora/articleshow/87122328.cms" target="_blank">told</a> <em>The Times of India</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/massive-numbers-of-new-covid-19-infections-not-vaccines-are-the-main-driver-of-new-coronavirus-variants-1028956.html" target="_blank">Massive numbers of new Covid-19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants</a></strong></p>.<p>“However, there should be strict Covid discipline ahead of and during festivals,” he said, adding that the way forward was to effectively follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get every adult vaccinated</p>.<p>Arora ruled out any shortage of vaccines. He said the country would have about 90 crore doses available in the coming three months.</p>.<p>“Covid vaccines are very effective in preventing serious disease for the current variants. They are likely to be effective on future variants as well,” Arora added.</p>
<p>National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) chairman NK Arora said that that there has been no sign of emergence of a new coronavirus variant in the last six months, however, 'constant vigil' was the need of the hour.</p>.<p>“No new coronavirus variant of concern emerged in the last six months, but constant vigil is a must,” Dr NK Arora, <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-new-covid-variant-of-concern-in-last-6-months-arora/articleshow/87122328.cms" target="_blank">told</a> <em>The Times of India</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/massive-numbers-of-new-covid-19-infections-not-vaccines-are-the-main-driver-of-new-coronavirus-variants-1028956.html" target="_blank">Massive numbers of new Covid-19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants</a></strong></p>.<p>“However, there should be strict Covid discipline ahead of and during festivals,” he said, adding that the way forward was to effectively follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get every adult vaccinated</p>.<p>Arora ruled out any shortage of vaccines. He said the country would have about 90 crore doses available in the coming three months.</p>.<p>“Covid vaccines are very effective in preventing serious disease for the current variants. They are likely to be effective on future variants as well,” Arora added.</p>
