India is grappling with its highest daily COVID-19 case numbers ever recorded, alongside deaths reaching levels not seen since November 2020. Health officials report strained hospitals and rising public anxiety as the virus tightens its grip. ๐ท
Experts blame the spike on waning mask compliance and crowded gatherings, with many young residents abandoning precautions after earlier lockdown fatigue. ๐ญ \"People treat it like seasonal flu now, but the numbers don't lie,\" said Mumbai epidemiologist Dr. Priya Sharma in a viral Twitter thread.
The surge comes amid debates about vaccine equity and booster shots. While 65% of Indiaโs population has received at least one dose, rural healthcare access remains uneven. ๐พ Health workers are now racing to curb transmission ahead of upcoming festival seasons โ a critical window to avoid overloaded ICUs.
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