VOICED : Crematorios hasta en un parking de India por ola de covid-19

The video discusses the overwhelming situation in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitals and crematoriums are unable to cope with the surge in cases and deaths, especially during the second wave that began in early April. The local variant of the virus is suspected to increase reinfection and contagion risks. Official statistics report over 350,000 infections and 2,812 deaths in a single day, but actual numbers are believed to be higher due to underreporting. Many deaths occur outside hospitals and are not counted in official COVID-19 statistics, leading to discrepancies. Cremations are conducted from dawn until past midnight to manage the high number of bodies.

What measure did the crematorium in northeast New Delhi take to handle the increased number of funerals?

• They built additional facilities.

• They extended services to the parking area.

• They reduced the number of cremations per day.

• They outsourced cremations to other cities.

When did the second wave of COVID-19 begin in India?

• April 5 or 6

• May 1

• April 20

• March 15

What is suspected to have increased the risk of reinfection and contagion in India?

• Lack of social distancing

• A new vaccine

• A local variant of the virus

• Increased travel

What percentage of COVID-19 deaths are not registered by the government according to the transcript?

• 50%

• 90%

• 25%

• 75%

Who is responsible for bringing bodies from homes to the crematorium?

• Local hospitals

• Family members

• An NGO

• The government