This archive report was first published on 11 May 2021.
Published on May 11, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) has flagged a new Covid-19 variant in India as a global concern, amid a deadly second wave of infections.
Several Indian states have imposed localised lockdowns, curfews, and movement restrictions over the past month in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus.
However, the Indian government is facing increasing pressure to announce a nationwide lockdown and take more drastic measures to stop the spread of the virus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has come under criticism for allowing massive gatherings at Hindu festivals and election rallies to proceed despite rising cases.
