The nationwide lockdown, preceded by a series of travel curbs, left most hotels struggling with near record low occupancies, which is unlikely to improve much until September, according to industry executives New Delhi: Several hotels in India are offering some of their rooms for free or at heavily subsidized rates to healthcare professionals while also utilizing their kitchens to prepare meals for the needy.

However, the massive impact of covid-19 on the hospitality industry has put the sustainability of these initiatives in doubt as hotels struggle to overcome the crisis amid strict government restrictions and strong emphasis on social distancing.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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