India certainly has created the world's largest coronavirus Covid-19 lockdown. It is 1.3 billion people and a 21-day lockdown. India is trying to reduce the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the world’s largest lockdown on March 24th, 2020. Amazingly, 1.3 billion Indians were asked to stay home for 21 days to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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The apocalyptic projections are worrisome. It seems that less than 600 cases had been confirmed at the time of Modi’s announcement. However, many believe the number is underestimated. Without strict control measures, 300 million to 500 million Indians could be infected by the end of July and 30 million to 50 million could have severe disease, according to some models.
The first coronavirus death in a slum was unfortunately confirmed recently. Indian doctors warn that the country must prepare to face the increase of cases. The Indian health system could suffer with levels far beyond what Europe and USA are experiencing.
A 56-year-old man died due to Covid-19-related illness in Dharavi slum, in the Indian financial capital of Mumbai on Wednesday.
Home to around 1 million people, Dharavi slum has a population density almost 30 times greater than New York -- about 280,000 people per square kilometer.
Unfortunately for India's slum dwellers, "social distancing" will be nearly impossible.
India reported more than 230 new cases on Friday. This brings the national total to 2,547 and 62 deaths.
Read more India Coronavirus Covid-19 Details here:
April 4, 2020 Coronavirus: The challenges India faces in its battle against the virus - bbc.com
April 4, 2020 Doctors say India must prepare for an 'onslaught' as one of Asia's biggest slums reports first coronavirus death - cnn.com
April 2, 2020 ‘Corona cops’ wearing spiky ‘virus’ helmets during India’s lockdown - globalnews.ca
April 1, 2020 India coronavirus cases rise amid fears true figure much higher - theguardian.com
April 3, 2020 Baby twins named Corona and Covid after lockdown birth in India - globalnews.ca
April 4, 2020 Coronavirus latest: Outbreak threatens Mumbai area as Thailand bans flights - ft.com
April 2, 2020 India Finds Itself At The Back of The Line For Virus Test Kits - bloomberg.com
March 27, 2020 What India Needs to Fight the Virus - nytimes.com
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I hope India can slow down the spread of the virus. In the worst case, the number of virus cases could become huge.
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