New virus variant detected in India; experts urge caution

New virus variant detected in India; experts urge caution
Health officials say a new and potentially troublesome variant of the coronavirus has been detected in India, as have variants first detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/new-virus-variant-detected-in-india-experts-urge-caution-india-new-delhi-south-africa-brazil-united-kingdom-b1821853.html#r3z-addoor

COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in India amid overcrowding and complacency as a million converge for a Hindu festival.

A full opening of the economy from last year’s crippling lockdown, coupled with the mass religious festivals and political rallies in states heading to elections have fuelled the crisis.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14627516/million-ganges-hindu-festival-indias-covid-crisis-worst-world/