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India reports 62,224 new COVID-19 cases, 2,542 deaths

India

Reuters, Bengaluru

Published: 16 June ,2021: 07:58 AM GST Updated: 16 June ,2021: 08:13 AM GST

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India reported on Wednesday 62,224 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, data from the health ministry showed.

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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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