India imposes new lockdowns as COVID-19 cases rise again in some areas Aniruddha Ghosal Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account
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Cases of COVID-19 are increasing in some parts of India after months of a steady nationwide decline, prompting authorities to impose lockdowns and other virus restrictions.
Infections have been plummeting in India since September, and life has already returned to normal in large parts of the country. In many cities, markets are bustling, roads are crowded and restaurants are nearly full.