India in crisis as new COVID cases break record
India is in dire shape as coronavirus cases skyrocket and packed hospitals run out of oxygen and beds. Lucy Craft reports.
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India sets new COVID-19 global record
India is tackling a significant second wave of coronavirus as a new variant has taken hold. Oxygen supplies are running low in several hospitals. Lucy Craft reports.
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