Covid-19: Is India ready for a massive outbreak?

Since the coronavirus first emerged in late December, almost 7,900 people have died around the world. The worst affected three countries — mainland China (3,226 deaths), Italy (2,158 deaths) and Iran (988) — now account for 85% of all fatalities.

By DIVYA RAJAGOPAL, ET Bureau | Updated: Mar 18, 2020, 09.15 AM IST

Not without a gargantuan upgrade in its healthcare system, which is really tough in the short to medium term, as these data sets show.

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