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Coronavirus second wave: Causes, preventive measures and other things you should know

A coronavirus second wave has hit many countries the world over. While cases in India are currently on a downward trajectory, here’s a quick check on causes of a second wave, preventive measures and other things you need to be careful about

October 21, 2020 / 13:30 IST
Coronavirus cases around the world have climbed to an all-time high. What’s even worse is that the scourge has come storming back in many countries and is now spreading with a renewed speed. Many countries around the world are seeing resurgence of the novel coronavirus after movement restrictions were lifted. With COVID-19 in India on a downward trajectory, here’s a look at countries reeling due to a second surge -- its causes, prevention, and more. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Coronavirus cases around the world have climbed to an all-time high. What’s even worse is that the scourge has come storming back in many countries and is now spreading with a renewed speed. Many countries around the world are seeing a resurgence of the novel coronavirus after movement restrictions were lifted. While COVID-19 spread in India on a downward trajectory, here’s a look at countries reeling under a second wave -- its causes, prevention, and more. (Image: News18 Creative)
COVID-19 world trajectory. (Image: News18 Creative)
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COVID-19 world trajectory. (Image: News18 Creative)
What is a second wave? (Image: News18 Creative)
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What is the second wave? (Image: News18 Creative)
The second wave is here and it has hit some countries harder than others. (Image: News18 Creative)
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The second wave is here and it has hit some countries harder than others. (Image: News18 Creative)
Most of the countries in Europe are experiencing an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Most of the countries in Europe are experiencing an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases. (Image: News18 Creative)
Europe reels… (Image: News18 Creative)
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Europe reels… (Image: News18 Creative)
Steps taken in some of the countries reeling with virus resurgence. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Steps taken in some of the countries reeling under virus resurgence. (Image: News18 Creative)
What causes a second spike? (Image: News18 Creative)
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What causes a second spike? (Image: News18 Creative)
What you can do? (Image: News18 Creative)
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What you can do? (Image: News18 Creative)
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first published: Oct 21, 2020 01:30 pm

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