India started 2021 with government officials repeatedly declaring victory over COVID-19. But the virus has overrun hospitals and crematoriums, in part due to massive gatherings and a slow vaccination rollout. 
Guest: Chahat Rana, health reporting fellow at The Caravan magazine. 
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India started 2021 with government officials repeatedly declaring victory over COVID-19. But the virus has overrun hospitals and crematoriums, in part due to massive gatherings and a slow vaccination rollout. 

Guest: Chahat Rana, health reporting fellow at The Caravan magazine. 

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