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Mission Manjri is a citizen-led group working round the clock to combat coronavirus in rural areas of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Last week, the Supreme Court lauded the 'Mumbai Model' of handling the second wave of coronavirus. With early preparation of oxygen supply, bed availability and efficient working of its 'war room', the city has managed to reduce its positivity rate to a single digit in the last month.

Dr Rajendra Bharud, District Collector of Nandurbar in Maharashtra, has managed to keep his district afloat even amid the second wave of coronavirus, with adequate oxygen supply, beds, a well-planned vaccination drive and systematic preparation beforehand. He tells us how he achieved this feat.

Just when Bengaluru-based Zahra Ali thought things were on their way to improve, the second wave of coronavirus arrived, proving to be far deadlier than the first. She talks about the highs and lows of being a COVID-19 volunteer, and what gives her hope and keeps her going.

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By declaring it an epidemic, the states now have authority to take strong measures to prevent its spread.

They plan to create dormitories in various Gurudwaras across Mumbai for cancer patients and their relatives who have come to the city for treatments.