The turnaround represents a glimmer of hope for India, still in the clutches of a devastating coronavirus surge that has raised public anger at the government. Experts also warn that another reason for an apparent peak or plateau in cases could be that the virus has outrun India’s testing capabilities. States across India are preparing to be hit by another torrent of infections and even courts have intervened to help untangle oxygen supplies. Associated Press journalist Rafiq Maqbool in Mumbai, India, contributed. A dip in the number of coronavirus cases in Mumbai is offering a glimmer of hope for India, which is suffering through a surge of infections.

Source: Egypt Independent May 17, 2021 08:03 UTC