The World Health Organization says three new COVID-19 variants that are present in India may have contributed to its latest surge.
It also says large public gatherings may be to blame for the crisis.
A devastating second wave is overwhelming India's hospitals and crematoriums, with more than 300,000 cases reported for the sixth consecutive day.
Al Jazeera's Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi.
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It also says large public gatherings may be to blame for the crisis.
A devastating second wave is overwhelming India's hospitals and crematoriums, with more than 300,000 cases reported for the sixth consecutive day.
Al Jazeera's Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi.
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