In India, deaths caused by COVID-19 could be in the millions

[FireDragon76]

The pandemic in India could be the worst human tragedy in modern times in the nation, even more victims than the number of Indians that starved to death during the Second World War. Excess deaths due to COVID-19 could be up to 5 million.

 

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Some people in India are blaming the vain politics of the ruling rightwing nationalist party of Narendra Modi. Like Indian comedian, Kunal Kamra:

 

[Occams Barber]

Some people in India are blaming the vain politics of the ruling rightwing nationalist party of Narendra Modi. Like Indian comedian, Kunal Kamra:

Based on reported deaths Indonesia may well be ahead of India. The problem is "reported". In India, Indonesia and the poorer SE Asian countries "reported" Covid deaths may be a fraction of the actual death rate.

Indonesia’s daily Covid infections higher than India and Brazil | Indonesia | The Guardian

Indonesia has reported more daily Covid-19 infections than India and Brazil as the Delta strain sweeps across south-east Asia, placing intense pressure on health systems.

Most countries in the region are experiencing their worst outbreaks since the pandemic began, fuelled by the emergence of more aggressive variants and a lack of vaccines.

In Malaysia, shipping containers have been sent to hospitals because their morgues are so overwhelmed. In Thailand, field hospitals are being built at the capital’s two airports. In Myanmar, social media has been inundated with desperate pleas for oxygen.

In Indonesia, the worst hit, volunteer undertakers visit homes, collecting the bodies of people who were unable to access treatment.

On Saturday, Indonesia reported 51,952 cases and 1,092 deaths, higher than India and Brazil for a third day running. More than 72,400 people have died, according to official records. Only the UK – which has a far higher rate of testing – recorded more new infections on Saturday, 54,674.

Health experts believe Indonesia’s figures are a severe underestimate. “The centre [of the pandemic] in Asia is already in Indonesia right now, but if we have more testing capacity we are already the epicentre of the world,” said Dr [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] Budiman, an Indonesian epidemiologist at Australia’s Griffith University.
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EDIT added
Indonesia is often forgotten by the Northern Hemisphere. At approaching 280 million people, it has the 4th largest population in the world. From an Australian viewpoint its a near neighbour.

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[angelsaroundme]

That is very sad. Hopefully we can send them a lot of vaccines.