India Passes Three Million Cases As Experts Worry About Rapid Tests

India has become a leader in new daily COVID-19 infections, with the virus impacting poorer and older populations. While cases have reached 3 million, infections have stabilized in major cities but are rising in rural areas with weaker healthcare systems. India uses rapid antigen tests, which are cheaper and faster but less reliable, often missing early infections. Experts suggest separating antigen and molecular test data to better understand the virus spread. With a population of 1.3 billion, India ranks third globally in COVID-19 cases, following Brazil and the USA.

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