Scientists Say Centre Ignored Warnings of Variants That Opened Door to Disaster
Despite the warning, four scientists told Reuters that the government did not seek to impose major restrictions to stop the spread of the virus.
Union home minister Amit Shah campaigns at Krishnanagar in Nadia of West Bengal on April 16. Photo: PTI
Health01/May/2021
New Delhi: A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government warned Indian officials in early March of a new and more contagious variant of the coronavirus taking hold in the country, five scientists who are part of the forum told Reuters.
Despite the warning, four of the scientists said the Central government did not seek to impose major restrictions to stop the spread of the virus. Millions of largely unmasked people attended religious festivals and political rallies that were held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition politicians.
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