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                                     Image by  Creative Cursor  from  Pixabay   Let us start on a positive note. The effect of the second wave in India is now decreasing. Once the daily number of infected in India had reached close to four lakhs, but now, it has come close to 45 to 50 thousand. T he fear of the second wave was so dreadful that everyone is worried about the third wave of Corona. It is true that vaccination drive is going on full swing but we cannot say that it is a full proof to overcome the Covid fear. Instead, it is being speculated that the third wave of Covid-19 can hit the country in September-October. And we have to be vigilant. Some experts are of the view that the third wave of corona can begin from the month of August. According to Dr. Giridhar Babu, advisor of the National Covid Task Force, the third wave of corona can come in late November or early December. It is also speculated that the third wave may be at its peak during the winter. Given the natur

  As you are aware, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic , is on-going and is expected to affect humans for a long period. It has reached such a scale that even in the next six months it is not going to stop. It has been a known fact that 80 percent of all infections are transmitted by hands. Several activities like shaking hands, opening doors and much more expose hands to harmful germs and bacteria.  One can follow a small routine of cleaning hands more often than usual and prevent oneself from this full-blown pandemic. Intensive campaigns are being run to create high level of awareness. Several campaigns are being run to promote hand hygiene, social distancing, transmission of infection among the public and compliance to the rules.  Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to ensure hands are clean and free of germs. Many a times, it is not a viable option. However, there is a simple solution. Carry a hand sanitizer whenever you are in places where you may not be able