‘I can’t sleep at night’: Indians in UAE tell of fears for family back home as Covid-19 infections surge

‘I can’t sleep at night’: Indians in UAE tell of fears for family back home as Covid-19 infections surge

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Indians in the UAE have told of their concern for family back home after an "alarming" surge in Covid-19 cases.

With India in the grips of a deadly second wave, officials have sought to stem soaring infection rates by introducing stricter stay home restrictions in several states, including major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai.

But experts said complacency had set in with varying rules in different states.

Many Indians are going ahead with large weddings and family gatherings with overseas visitors