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Cresting: India’s second covid-19 wave

Apr 1, 2021
Max Rodenbeck, the South Asia bureau chief, shares alarming insights into India's escalating COVID-19 crisis, with over 12 million infections and significant vaccination challenges. Avantika Chilkoti, an international correspondent, highlights the dire impact of the pandemic on wildlife conservation, as diminished tourism leads to rampant poaching and threats to endangered species. The discussion also touches on innovative technologies aiding in wildlife protection, illustrating how the pandemic has reshaped both health and environmental landscapes.
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INSIGHT

Second Wave Surge

  • India's second COVID-19 wave is surging faster than the first, causing concern.
  • Younger people are being infected at higher rates, possibly due to vaccination priorities.
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Uneven Impact

  • India's second wave is hitting unevenly, impacting major cities and internationally exposed areas more.
  • Increased social gatherings and relaxed mask-wearing contributed to the surge.
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Faster Infection Rate

  • The second wave's infections are rising much faster than the first wave.
  • Infected individuals are trending younger, potentially due to the vaccination of older populations.
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