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Subcontinental drift: India’s covid spike

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India's COVID-19 Crisis: A Balancing Act

This chapter explores India's rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, recently overtaking Brazil to become the second-worst globally, while the country begins to reopen amidst economic fallout. It highlights the limited testing and tracing efforts, the impact of returning migrant workers, and the relatively low mortality rates compared to other regions, raising questions about public health responses and personal responsibility.

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