India’s new COVID-19 cases surge to 179,723
A healthcare worker collects a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test swab sample from a man, at a temporary shelter for homeless people in New Delhi, India, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Files
BENGALURU — India reported 179,723 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, the most since late May, health ministry data showed, taking the total to 35.71 million.
Deaths rose by 146 to 483,936.
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