Why is India under more risk if there is a coronavirus outbreak within the country

As the deadly coronavirus spreads its web slowly and steadily across the globe, India stands at high risk because of its huge population. Although India, has witnessed just three positive cases with no deaths reported yet a large number of people are under observation. While the numbers does not alarming for a population of more than 1.3 billion people it does give a certain warning as new cases are fast appearing outside China. Meanwhile, US intelligence agencies are closely keeping a watch on the global spread of the virus with a keen eye on India. The agencies have reportedly raised a concern as to how a country like India will able to cop up with widespread outbreak which seems to be spreading on a faster rate. 

A large scale outbreak is likely to drastically affect the country's economy which is smaller than China and with economy on the weaker side this year it could add more woes. Meanwhile, the health care facility is also a issue with a lot of overcrowded public and private hospitals. Meanwhile, the role of US intelligence agencies in responding to the coronavirus epedemic at this point involves monitoring the spread of the illness around athe world and addressing the response of governments. The authorities are working closely with health agencies such as the US centre for Disease control, in sharing information they collect and target further intelligence gathering. Coronavirus has now affected over 82,000 people worldwide, and caused more than 2,800 deaths. About 30,000 of the affected have been cured, but fear of infections is still rampant and is only growing.