There is no scientific data available to prove that during the anticipated third wave the infection rate among children will increase, asserted Maharashtra’s Surveillance officer, Dr. Pradeep Awate.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”In a special interview to AIR News on Thursday, the Doctor said that during the first and second wave of COVID-19, the infection rate among children was almost the same.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”He appealed to parents not to panic about the possiblity of children getting affected by Covid19.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”AIR correspondent reports, in Maharashtra, during 1st and 2nd wave of corona 2.4 per cent children below the age of 10 years were infected due to coronavirus.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”However, the recovery rate of this age group is around 99.8 percent.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”Maharashtra’s State Surveillance officer Dr. Pradeep Awate said that a major reason for this is the lack of receptor protein among children.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”Mr. Awate states that out of 10 thousand cases severe or the patient succumbing to the virus is only seven patients.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”The fatalities were reported in childrens diagnosed with Blood cancer, Hemophilia and Malnutrition.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”He said that, children are not vaccinated might be one of the reasons for the prediction of an increase of corona cases among them.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">The result of which, precautionary measures like covid task force, pediatric wards are being set up.</span><br />