India ‘warned of new variant’, but it seems electioneering, religion more pressing

Scientists, who alerted government about it in early March, feel dejected after being ‘ignored’ by policymakers

03 May 2021 - 20:08 By Devjyot Ghoshal and Krishna N Das

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 group said. ..

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