it s almost impossible to do anything without a vaccine. that s something they re looking for in france too. vaccinated the only ones on the street is what they want. joining us from rome. many thanks. india reporting 34,000 new cases today. four times the single day recorded just a week ago. the health minister is calling on states to tap into the emergency covid response fund. despite the new wave of infections only 17% of the more than $3 billion set aside have been utilized. joining us now. the last years delta surge and the ensuing crisis is obviously still fresh in peoples mind. are authorities better prepared for omicron? yes there has been a ramping up on beds.