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Abstract
Lay Summary - The COVID-19 pandemic that started almost 2 years
ago has since spread like wildfire, affecting millions of lives all
across the globe. Controlling the transmission of this infection
continues to pose a challenge majorly due to two reasons 1) the rapidly
evolving variants of SARS-CoV-2 2) the risks associated in various age
groups of population. With more focus on efficient vaccines, advanced
diagnostic techniques, better therapeutics and strict adhesion to public
safety protocols and guidelines, the pandemic can be controlled and its
repercussions can be minimized.