India slows spread of Covid – but new risks loom - Asia Times
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However, the “Covid-irresponsible” behavior of people doing their annual festive shopping or politicians wooing voters at election rallies is threatening to derail achievements, say experts. In a national telecast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people to abide by the rules. However, election rallies during Bihar’s state elections were in brazen violation of Covid regulations, including those held by Modi’s BJP.Kerala state was initially a containment role model, even though it had the country’s first case, a visitor from China. However, a relaxation of the rules and a general lack of discipline during the festival of Onam in August and early September saw the number of cases jumping. It now has about 411,000 cases.
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