Auditing and analysing real Covid toll will help explain India’s preparedness. Opacity hurt reputation
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Auditing and analysing real Covid toll will help explain India’s preparedness. Opacity hurt reputation

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Modi government decision to ask states for an audit and analysis of Covid deaths is necessary but way too late. This isn’t just about debating or questioning the modellers’ estimates. Knowing the real toll will help explain, not hurt our preparedness. Why self-inflict the curse/slur of opacity on India’s reputation?