India has now reported more than 21 million cases and 238,000 related deaths since the pandemic began. The spiraling crisis is stretching India's health care system beyond breaking point . Some Covid patients are dying in waiting rooms or outside overwhelmed clinics, before they have even been seen by a doctor. In Tamil Nadu, officials announced a two-week lockdown -- a day after the southern state saw its biggest daily spike in infections, with 26,465 cases reported on Friday. Restaurants can only provide takeout, while grocery stores will open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Food delivery services will also be limited.

Source: CNN May 08, 2021 07:08 UTC