This raises concerns that this South Asian country is at risk of facing a new wave of epidemics. Regardless, India has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign starting in mid-January.
To date, nearly 21 million people, mostly health workers, have been vaccinated in India.
The Indian government is promoting testing across the country. Currently, nearly 222 million people have been tested.
Up to now, the total number of COVID-19 patients in India is more than 11.2 million, of which more than 157 thousand deaths.
