Documenting 21st Century - India and the World

Indian Government has started relaxing the lockdown and reopening economy while Covid-19 pandemic rages in full swing in the country. Here in Delhi, which has among the highest cases in the country, the Govt has allowed the opening of market places, shopping malls, private businesses and offices. The Govt will also open temples, mosques, restaurants, hotels etc next week. Schools, Colleges & educational institutions will be likely opened next month. All this reopening is done in the middle of rapidly spreading Covid-19 pandemic. This is in complete contrast to Covid-19 response strategy of most of the developed countries where reopening of economy is done only after Covid-19 spread is under a reasonable control. I wrote almost 2 months ago that India's Lockdown measures will not be able to stop Covid-19 spread and briefly explained the reasons in post few days ago.   Firstly, its important to understand that Covid-19 progression and the results of Lockdown strategy is v

India will extend Covid-19 Lockdown with some relaxations. But India's Covid-19 response to control the virus has largely failed. India comprises of almost 20% population of the world and perceived as world's largest Democracy. The impact of Covid-19 spreading uncontrollably in India will mean tremendous economic and human loss. ICMR, Health Ministry, News media and many experts talk about "Flattening of Curve" regarding Coronavirus situation. Its unsurprising that most Politicians as well as news media are unaware of technicalities of Covid-19 curve so they make all kind of wrong statements and assertions. But unfortunately,  even experts of ICMR and AIIMS also make illogical statements about Covid-19 in India. Flawed and Erroneous Covid-19 Model of Niti Aayog predicted new cases falling to zero by May 16 Image - Indian Express Understanding general Covid-19 curve - Concept of Flattening of Curve Lets understand some facts on Coronavirus and its cu