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Title: India Establishes Crematories as Health System Crumbles

Title: India Establishes Crematories as Health System Crumbles

The Indian capital, New Delhi, is building temporary crematories to conduct funeral rites for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the city's existing crematories are unable to accommodate the large number of fatalities. A new surge in the virus has pushed India's healthcare system to the brink of collapse. On Monday alone, New Delhi reported 380 deaths, prompting the capital's crematory to construct dozens of new cremation sites and utilize parks and open spaces for funeral rituals. India is currently experiencing a terrifying rise in infection numbers, with over a million COVID-19 cases recorded within a few days, leading to hospitals overflowing with patients and shortages of oxygen, medications, and equipment.

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