Covid resurgence in Brazil and what experts in India say

Brazil is seeing more Covid deaths and cases than ever before and hence its hospitals are filled to the brim and overflowing.

More than a year since the Covid-19 pandemic first originated, most countries have managed to put the worst behind them to embark on the recovery path, both case-wise as well as economically, thanks to some aggressive policies and the arrival of vaccines. Unfortunately, Brazil is not on this list. BRAZIL COVID EMERGENCY—Entire is now “Manaus”. 1700+ deaths in 24 hours, ICUs critical. #P1 variant is ~2x-2.5x more transmissible, says @obscovid19br17 state capitals ICUs >80% full”Exponential #COVID19 growth unlike any other that we have seen” @bollemdb pic.twitter.com/IGcbcTjaWI The nation having a population of around 212 million is facing its worst Covid wave ever since the virus first hit the country last year. Brazil is seeing more Covid deaths and cases than ever before and hence its hospitals are filled to the brim and overflowing. The non-existent policy is in disarray, and its vaccine supplies are seeing a major shortfall. It of course does no good when your president is someone who scoffs at the disease, rejects the theory behind the use of masks and lets states frame their own policies. The country is now host to variant P.1 of coronavirus that's more contagious and deadlier.