Indian Covid-19 deaths and new cases hit new heights amid spread to rural areas
Infections surge past 21-million in nation, with a death toll of 230,168
06 May 2021 - 08:35
Bengaluru — India reported a record 412,262 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday and a record 3,980 daily death toll, as a second wave of infections swamps the health system and spreads from cities into the vast countryside.
Covid-19 infections in the world’s second most populous nation have surged past 21-million, with a death toll of 230,168, health ministry data shows...
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