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The spurt in Covid infections in Mumbai and elsewhere in India following a lull is due to some laxity after lockdowns were eased. Local trains were restarted, leading to overcrowding. Masking and social distancing were neglected. India should ban all public celebrations for about a year. Festivals lead to large gatherings and neglect of Covid-19 protocols. So, it would be wise to ban all such gatherings until the disease is controlled. A key reason for the resurgence of the disease in India is the slow pace of vaccinations . In 11 weeks, India has inoculated just about 6 per cent...
