India's second wave is slowing down but hurdles remain. Two new 'super infective' variants have been identified. They can spread faster and cause weight loss. Will vaccines work on them? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Two new 'super infective' variants identified in India

India on Friday registered 3,36,452 COVID cases and more than 3000 deaths. The Govt of India has been proactively working to reduce the number of cases but is it enough? According to health experts the Indian govt had ignored the warnings regarding second wave of COVID in the first week of March. The Indian Judiciary being a watchdog in a democratic framework also lashing over the central and state govt of acting irresponsible and letting people die due to lack of 'Oxygen' and other basic medical equipments.

Did the Indian govt ignore warnings on COVID 2nd wave?

What are the differences between India's first & second wave? Are the kids more vulnerable this time around? Why are false negatives more common in the second wave? WION's Palki Sharma compares the two surges in India.

Gravitas: India's first & second wave compared