He also said that ripples of the second wave can still be seen. Alerts have been extended from overcrowded public places to religious gatherings which experts say can emerge as epicentres, if not restricted. He said that the second wave "spread like wildfire" in the country because people did not follow Covid appropriate behaviour. During the second wave, the country witnessed an unprecedented surge in death toll and caseload. The health experts are predicting that a third wave could strike between late August and early September.

Source: Hindustan Times July 19, 2021 10:35 UTC