Canadian actress Mannu Sandhu says her family in Surrey, B.C., has been anxiously waiting to hear how relatives in India are faring after news of a recent surge of COVID-19 cases there. On Friday, India surpassed one million cases of COVID-19, which has prompted renewed concerns among family members in Vancouver, separated from relatives since the pandemic was declared in March. Neil Shah, 62, was stuck in India for two months when COVID-19 shut down most flights in and out of the country. Priti and Neil Shah in Vadodara, India, where Neil was stuck for two months during the pandemic. Shah said the surge in cases has heightened his fear because he initially believed India's hot climate would protect his family.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2020 02:15 UTC