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Christmas 2020: House of God
The covid-19 yearbook: world leaders edition
BMJ 2020; 371 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m4728 (Published 16 December 2020)
Cite this as: BMJ 2020;371:m4728
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Re: The covid-19 yearbook: world leaders edition
Dear Editor
India has lower COVID-19 Deaths
With the leadership of our Prime Minister Modi, in the 51st week of the COVID-19 Pandemic, India has a lower COVID-19 related death rate of 1.45% and a recovery rate of 95.35%.
The daily COVID-19 cases numbers have come down to around 18k.
With masks, social distancing and personal hygiene and without any vaccines, India has achieved and continues saving lives and livelihoods with Our PM Modi's leadership.
So far Two COVID-19 vaccines are in use in the world in the 51st week of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The FDA has approved two USA vaccines for COVID-19.
The first one is the Pfizer vaccine, which has 95% efficacy with two doses in a 21 day interval. This should be stored at -60°to -40°c. This vaccine is indicated in the age group of 16 and above.
The second vaccine is Moderna, which has 94.5% efficacy in two doses in a 28 day interval. This should be stored at -25° to -15°c. This vaccine is advised in the age group of 18 and above.
Pfizer and Moderna are mRNA vaccines. Messenger RNA molecules of the virus code for parts of the target pathogen that are recognised by our immune system (antigens). Inside our body's cells, the RNA molecules are converted into antigens, which are then detected by our immune cells to produce antibodies.
With and without vaccines, the wearing of masks, washing of hands and keeping of social distancing are the corner stones to beat the COVID-19 during this Pandemic.
Wish you all COVID-19 free Happy Christmas 2020 and a Happy New year 2021.
Competing interests: No competing interests
18 December 2020
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
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