ICMR sero-survey: Initial reports hint at widespread Covid-19 infection

Some reports suggested that about one-third of the country's population may have already been infected with the novel coronavirus

India could be witnessing a much wider spread of coronavirus infections and the rate of contagion may be a lot higher in most-affected cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune, according to reports based on a critical serological survey conducted by the

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) across 69 districts. The survey report is likely to be made public early next week.

The survey will help understand the prevalence of Covid-19 infection in India’s population and, thus, also impact the country’s unlocking strategies. The preliminary findings from the survey were shared with the Union Cabinet secretary and also