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IronLionZion

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6. India should be a warning for those who assume it's over too soon

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Apr 21, 2021, 11:31 AM

Apr 2021

they have variants spreading faster than before and as more people are infected new variants happen.

They are also showing a stark contrast to the East Asian countries who had very strict lockdowns and mask/distance guidelines early on. Most Asian countries are crowded but India had conservative people/politicians resisting public health guidance.

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'It is much worse this time': India's devastating second wave [View all] riversedge Apr 2021 OP

Soon to become the the USAs second wave Auggie Apr 2021 #1

It's turning out that religious gatherings are the most egregious super-spreader events. jaxexpat Apr 2021 #2

Singing loudly, often and in close contact with others. What could go wrong?? riversedge Apr 2021 #3

Religious gatherings, need more be said? Cozmo Apr 2021 #4

Thanks for posting this, it's nightmarish to see India's escalation. JudyM Apr 2021 #5

India should be a warning for those who assume it's over too soon IronLionZion Apr 2021 #6

another right wing fuckface killing his own people.... bahboo Apr 2021 #7