National Sero Survey 2.0
- The Indian Council of Medical Research has completed its second national sero-survey to gauge the prevalence of COVID-19 in country. Generally, a series of sero-surveys in the same areas is required to make any statements about how the infection is progressing.
- The survey was carried out from 17 August to 22 September in the same 700 villages or wards from 70 districts in 21 states as the first sero-survey.
Objectives
- Estimate National Prevalence: The primary objective of the survey is estimating the fraction of population which has been infected with SARS-CoV-2 in general population. It has been completed.
- Spread in Hotspots:The ....
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