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Hope for the crest: an Omicron wave hits India

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India's COVID-19 Struggles and Vaccination Progress

This chapter explores the dire COVID-19 situation in Delhi, where hospitals face critical oxygen shortages amidst alarming death tolls. It examines the government's vaccination efforts and the challenges that remain as India confronts the rising Omicron wave, while also addressing discrepancies in fatality counts. Despite past missteps in vaccine rollout, there is a growing sense of hope among citizens as they adapt to a new phase in the pandemic.

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