Deadly, devastating second wave turning a corner in TS
The Hindu
It peaked during the fourth week of April
The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana peaked between the third week of April and first week of May, overruning hospitals and even crematoriums, and causing massive financial and emotional devastation for people. It was in the second week of March that the second wave showed signs of rising in the State. The number of COVID tests was increased from the third week of the month. The cases and deaths which increased gradually till the end of March witnessed a sharp spike from the following month. While 1,088 people tested positive for coronavirus in the first week of March, it gradually increased to 1,307 in the second week, 2,137 in the third week, and 3,287 in the fourth week of the month. The daily tests increased from around 40,000 a day to 55,000-60,000 a day.More Related News
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