'The epidemic is growing very rapidly’: Indian government adviser fears coronavirus crisis will worsen

Type Journal Article Author Priyanka Pulla URL https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01865-w Rights 2020 Nature Series News Volume 583 Issue 7815 Pages 180-180 Publication Nature Date 26/06/2020 Extra Number: 7815 Publisher: Nature Publishing Group DOI 10.1038/d41586-020-01865-w Accessed 2020-07-08 22:37:15 Library Catalog www.nature.com Language en Abstract Jayaprakash Muliyil says coronavirus infections are rising rapidly in the country, and the surprisingly low death rate could be misleading. India has confirmed more than 450,000 cases of COVID-19 so far, making it the world’s fourth-worst-hit country. Major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai are particularly badly affected, with hospitals struggling to accommodate critically ill patients. The current surge in infections follows a two-and-a-half-month India-wide lockdown that began on 25 March and severely disrupted the economy and livelihoods. Some researchers say the government failed to take advantage of this time to prepare the country’s struggling health infrastructure. Short Title ‘The epidemic is growing very rapidly’