Assam's Covid Death Rate Spikes In Past 10 Days, Higher Than First Wave

Some experts believe the beginning of May is when the second wave peaked in Assam

The COVID-19 situation in Assam has worsened over the past 10 days, with higher fatality rates and lower recovery rates when compared to the August-September peak from the first wave. Some experts believe the beginning of May is when the second wave peaked in Assam. Close to 550 deaths have been recorded in the past 10 days - more than a quarter of all Covid-related deaths since the pandemic broke - at an average of more than 50 a day, compared to the seven-day average of 17 deaths recorded in mid-September. The state reported its highest single-day fatalities on Tuesday - 85 people died. On Thursday 75 people died. The peak from the first wave was on September 13, when 23 people died.