Has Migration Back To Native Places Led To The Massive Growth In Coronavirus Cases?

People on the move, following the easing of restrictions on movement on May 4th, have been the reason for a massive growth in the number of cases in several states, including the ones like Bihar and Odisha, who contribute a large proportion of the migrant workforce in the country. Has the easing of restrictions on movement come too early?

First Published May 25, 2020, 6:42 PM IST | Last Updated May 25, 2020, 6:42 PM IST

People on the move, following the easing of restrictions on movement on May 4th, have been the reason for a massive growth in the number of cases in several states, including the ones like Bihar and Odisha, who contribute a large proportion of the migrant workforce in the country. Has the easing of restrictions on movement come too early?