India reports 62,224 new COVID-19 cases, 2,542 deaths
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June 16 2021 - 07:18
India reports 62,224 new COVID-19 cases, 2,542 deaths
India reported on Wednesday 62,224 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, data from the health ministry showed.
The South Asian country's total COVID-19 case load now stands at 29.63 million, while total fatalities are at 379,573, the data showed. India added 2,542 deaths overnight.
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June 16 2021 - 07:00
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