The NIA in the charge sheet also mentioned that the 11 accused were highly influenced by the Islamist ideology and believed in, “Gustakh -E- Nabi Ki Aik Saza, Sar Tan Se Juda.'
The BBC quoted epidemiologist Wu Zunyou as saying that this may be the beginning of a 'first wave'. He has predicted that the second wave will be in late January when mass travel due to the Chinese New Year celebrations will spread infection.