India Covid-19: Cases surpass 400,000, deaths cross 13,000-mark


Participants wearing protective face masks against the coronavirus disease outbreak, performing yoga during World Yoga Day in New Delhi on Sunday (June 21). The number of Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases in India surpassed the 400,000 mark on Sunday (June 21), reaching 410,461. - Reuters

NEW DELHI (Xinhua): The number of Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases in India surpassed the 400,000 mark on Sunday (June 21), reaching 410,461, as the total deaths due to the virus crossed the 13,000-mark, reaching 13,254, said the latest data released by the health ministry.

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