India Coronavirus Dispatch: Pandemic is far from over in the country

From cancer and other treatments being disrupted to a Covid-themed Durga Puja, here's a roundup of news on how the country is dealing with Covid-19

Collateral damage: The story of this Delhi resident with a brain tumour is nothing short of tragic. He was denied critical treatment after he tested positive for Covid-19, which led to paralysis in parts of his body. His experience is echoed across the country by patients who found hospitals treating them shut down and critical healthcare services uprooted. Many even struggled to reach the hospital amidst the lockdown. Others had to run between many hospitals to finally avail even essential treatment like chemotherapy. A medical journal has pointed out that delays in cancer detection and treatment during the early months