Hyderabad, June 21 -- Amir Ullah Khan

India saw more than 1400 deaths on June 20 (Just yesterday), a figure far higher than any we have seen during the worst days of the first phase. The number of new infections also is still above 55000 a day. The fact is that these numbers are much lower than the 4000 deaths a day and the 4 lakh infections a day figure seen during the peak of the second wave. That is why the premature celebrations everywhere, forgetting the fact that the numbers are still very high. On top of that is the impending third wave, which some say will come next month and others say will be seen in October.

The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 Pandemic led the world into frenzy. Schools and businesses were shut down, masks w...