India should brace for third coronavirus wave by Oct, say experts

The June 3-17 snap survey of 40 healthcare specialists, doctors, scientists and virologists, from around the world showed a significant pickup in vaccinations will likely provide some cover

A third wave of coronavirus infections is likely to hit India by October, and although it will be better controlled than the latest outbreak the pandemic will remain a public health threat for at least another year, according to a Reuters poll of medical experts.

The June 3-17 snap survey of 40 healthcare specialists, doctors, scientists, virologists, epidemiologists and professors from around the world showed a significant pickup in vaccinations will likely provide some cover to a fresh outbreak.

Of those who ventured a prediction, over 85 per cent of respondents, or 21 of 24, said the next wave will