
Second wave scars still fresh
The Hindu
How reliable is Health dept.’s assurance about preparedness?
Senior officials of the Health department have reiterated that they are fully geared up to tackle a possible third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic with a plan of action charted and medical resources arranged.
However, one can hardly ignore the fact that similar statements had been made when the second wave was setting in.
During the devastating second wave, which peaked between the third week of April and first week of May, citizens faced several issues while accessing emergency medical services.

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