Next 40 days crucial as India may see surge in Covid cases in January: Official sources

Updated: Dec 28 2022 4:26PM

Next 40 days crucial as India may see surge in Covid cases in January: Official sources

New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI) The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of previous outbreaks.

"Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia.... This has been a trend," an official said.

The Health Ministry sources, however, said the severity of the infection is less. Even if there is a wave, deaths and hospitalisation will be very low, they said.

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