Tuesday, 4 May, 2021 - 05:45
India is reeling from a devastating coronavirus wave - AFP Asharq Al-Awsat
India s coronavirus caseload topped 20 million on Tuesday as it struggled to contain a huge outbreak, in stark contrast to gradual reopenings in the United States and Europe.
Rapid immunization programs in wealthier nations have helped suppress outbreaks, and the European Union was even looking at allowing vaccinated foreign tourists into the bloc as early as next month.
That was a far cry from the nations still grappling with outbreaks, including India where more than 350,000 new cases were reported Tuesday as a devastating wave of infections overwhelmed hospitals and depleted critical resources such as medical oxygen.
India coronavirus cases top 20m as US, Europe ease curbs
04 May 2021 A family member carries a patient breathing with the help of oxygen being provided by a Gurdwara under a tent installed along the roadside in Ghaziabad, India, on Tuesday. AFP
India s coronavirus caseload topped 20 million on Tuesday as it struggled to contain a huge outbreak, in stark contrast to gradual reopenings in the United States and Europe.
Rapid immunisation programmes in wealthier nations have helped suppress outbreaks, and the European Union was even looking at allowing vaccinated foreign tourists into the bloc as early as next month.
Patients breath with the help of oxygen provided by a Gurudwara under a tent in Ghaziabad. AFP
India infections top 20m, as US, Europe ease curbs
AFP, NEW DELHI
India’s COVID-19 caseload yesterday topped 20 million, in stark contrast to gradual reopenings in the US and Europe, where mass vaccinations have allowed the easing of many restrictions.
More than 350,000 new cases were reported in India yesterday, a drop from the peak of 402,000 last week, giving some cause for optimism that the worst of the devastating wave might have passed.
“If daily cases and deaths are analyzed, there is a very early signal of movement in the positive direction,” senior Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare official Lav Aggarwal told reporters.
by Staff writers and AFP 5th May 2021 5:15 AM India s coronavirus caseload topped 20 million on Tuesday as the relentless surge finally forced the suspension of the nation s lucrative cricket competition involving some of the sport s biggest global stars. The South Asian nation s plight was in stark contrast to Europe and the United States, where mass vaccinations have allowed the easing of many coronavirus restrictions. More than 350,000 new cases were reported in India Tuesday, a drop from the peak of 402,000 last week, giving some cause for optimism that the worst of the devastating wave may have passed. But daily deaths are still high at 3,500.
Published May 4, 2021, 6:29 AM
Shortages of COVID-19 vaccines have forced several large Brazilian cities to suspend administering second doses, officials and media reports said Monday, the latest breakdown in the hard-hit country’s troubled immunization drive.
Seven of Brazil’s 26 state capitals have stopped administering the booster shot of Chinese-developed CoronaVac because of a lack of supply, according to news site G1.
And Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second city, announced Saturday it was halting second doses of the vaccine for 10 days, before revising its immunization calendar to ensure booster shots would be administered by age group albeit at a slower rate.