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Since the first outbreak of the novel Coronavirus nCOVID-19 had surfaced in China, experts around the globe have been warning India. With a population density as high as 420 people per square kilometres and the inadequate health infrastructures, India is at high risk of becoming one of the worst-affected nations. Taking into account the large prevalence of slums and the low- income dwellings, social distancing, the most important measure suggested by scientists to flatten the Coronavirus curve, is near to impossible in India. These facts coming to light, the government is trying its best to prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease. Thankfully, it seems to be working as India is still relatively unscathed.
However, another incontrovertible fact is that this…