Why is India staring at a ‘second peak’ of COVID cases?
Al Jazeera
Health experts weigh in on reasons behind sudden spike in cases in the world’s third worst-hit country.
New Delhi, India – On Friday, India reported nearly 40,000 coronavirus cases, the highest daily rise since November 29, amid fears of a “second peak” of the pandemic in the world’s third worst-hit country after the United States and Brazil. India’s health ministry said 39,726 new COVID-19 cases were recorded across the country on Friday, taking the total tally to 11,514,331. At least 154 virus-related deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, while the total number of fatalities stands at 159,370 since the disease erupted a year ago.
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