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India adds another 41,000 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

  • 15 Nov 2020
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People exit a railway station amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease in Mumbai. File photo/Reuters

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India has reported 41,000 fresh coronavirus infections, 447 more fatalities in 24 hours.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the country mounted to 8.79 million cases, while the deaths rose to 129,635 , health ministry data showed on Sunday.

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New Delhi registered 7,340 new coronavirus cases, including 96 deaths on Sunday.

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The government has warned that cases could surge during the ongoing festival season.

The capital’s air quality levels are plummeting to the "severe” category. A recent government report projected New Delhi may see up to 15,000 daily cases in the winter months.

Still, infections are rising in some parts of the country, even as active cases decline nationwide.

The government has warned that cases could surge during the ongoing festival season, asking people to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

 

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