Consider This from NPR How India's COVID-19 Outbreak Got So Bad, And Why It May Be Even Worse Than We Know
Apr 30, 2021
India's COVID-19 crisis worsens as daily cases soar to nearly 400,000, with a death toll likely underestimated. Local stories unveil the chaos as families struggle for medical care amid severe shortages. The emergence of new variants, including a concerning 'double mutant,' raises alarms about their ability to evade immunity. Journalists shed light on the grim realities faced on the ground and the implications for global health. As testing and healthcare systems falter, the urgency for data collection on these variants intensifies.
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Ankit Bhutani's Story
- Ankit Bhutani's father died from COVID-19 in India due to hospital overcrowding and lack of care.
- The family struggled to find an ICU bed and adequate medical attention amidst the surge.
India's COVID-19 Crisis Worsening
- India's COVID-19 crisis is worsening, with a record 400,000 daily cases.
- Experts believe the true extent of the outbreak is likely much worse than reported.
Underreported Deaths
- Santosh Pandey reveals that many COVID-19 deaths in his village go unreported due to testing shortages.
- Dr. Aniket Sirohi notes a discrepancy between his body count and official government figures.