COVID-19: India records 3,780 deaths in one day

On May 5, 2021

India recorded its 3,780 deaths in one day caused by COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

The World Health Organisation said, India accounted for 46% of global cases and 25% of global deaths reported in the past week.

The health ministry data showed that, “Daily infections rose by 382,315 for a 14th straight day of infections in excess of 300,000.”

India’s second deadly surge of COVID-19 has seen hospitals run out of beds and oxygen and left morgues and crematoriums overflowing.

Many people have died in ambulances and car parks waiting for a bed or oxygen.

The government has been widely criticised for not acting sooner to suppress the second wave of the virus.

Religious festivals and political rallies have attracted tens of thousands of people in super spreader events.

India’s government says there are enough oxygen supplies but distribution has been hindered by transport problems.

Experts believe that the actual number of victims is significantly higher than the official figures.

It is reportedly difficult in some part of the country to get tested for COVID-19 at all especially in rural areas.

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