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again. Vaccination remains a critical tool, with booster doses being emphasized for the elderly, healthcare workers, and those with underlying health conditions. Authorities are also closely monitoring genomic sequencing data to track the prevalence and evolution of new variants, ensuring that containment strategies remain adaptive and sciencedriven.
Importantly, the current wave is not yet characterized by widespread panic or severe national restrictions. The healthcare system, bolstered by experience from previous waves, is better prepared, and most infections are being managed with outpatient care and home isolation. However, the government is maintaining a cautious stance, ready to escalate interventions if required.
Resilience in the Face of Crisis: India ' s COVID-19 Journey
In December 2019, as the world began
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