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A man is inoculated against Covid-19 in Siliguri, West Bengal. India is seeking to significantly increase its vaccination rate. AFP
A man is inoculated against Covid-19 in Siliguri, West Bengal. India is seeking to significantly increase its vaccination rate. AFP
Experts expect third Covid-19 wave to hit India by October
Pandemic poses risk for at least another year, but increase in vaccinations should provide some protection
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19 June, 2021