Coronavirus second wave: Causes, preventive measures and other things you should know

Coronavirus cases around the world have climbed to an all-time high. What’s even worse is that the scourge has come storming back in many countries and is now spreading with a renewed speed. Many countries around the world are seeing a resurgence of the novel coronavirus after movement restrictions were lifted. While COVID-19 spread in India on a downward trajectory, here’s a look at countries reeling under a second wave -- its causes, prevention, and more. (Image: News18 Creative)

COVID-19 world trajectory. (Image: News18 Creative)

What is the second wave? (Image: News18 Creative)

The second wave is here and it has hit some countries harder than others. (Image: News18 Creative)

Most of the countries in Europe are experiencing an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases. (Image: News18 Creative)

Europe reels… (Image: News18 Creative)

Steps taken in some of the countries reeling under virus resurgence. (Image: News18 Creative)

What causes a second spike? (Image: News18 Creative)

What you can do? (Image: News18 Creative)