India braced for 500,000 infections a day: Experts warn crisis may not peak for two weeks after nation suffered 350,000 new cases today as hospitals turn away patients after running out of oxygen
India recorded another 349,691 infections and 2,767 deaths, but the figures are believed to be even higher
The US has offered to send assistance as India struggles to contain the surging second wave of the virus
Dr Shahid Jameel has warned it still yet to hit the peak of its second Covid wave despite landmark cases
He said that models suggest there could be 500,000 infections per day at the end of the first week of May
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UK plane loaded with much-needed oxygen and other medical supplies takes off on mercy mission to India as the country s health system collapses under tidal wave of Covid cases
UK and France have sent medical supplies to India as the country records a record surge in Covid-19 cases
A British Airways flight loaded with 600 pieces of medical equipment took off from London Heathrow
France plans to assist India with oxygen capacity in the coming days to help the country cope
India recorded another 349,691 infections and 2,767 deaths, but the figures are believed to be even higher
Relatives have been encouraged to burn Covid victims on their own land to ease pressure on crematoriums
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Indian healthcare system collapses as coronavirus cases surge again
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Friday Apr 23, 2021
Coronavirus patients rest on their beds at the Intensive Care Unit of the Sharda Hospital, in Greater Noida. AFP
India records the world s highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for the second day in a row on Friday.
With 332,730 new cases, India s total caseload has now passed 16 million.
India has begun a vaccination campaign but only a tiny fraction of the population has received a shot.
BENGALURU: India recorded the world s highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for the second day in a row on Friday, while daily deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by a record.