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India becomes second country behind US to cross 9 million coronavirus infections
India has crossed the grim milestone of 9 million coronavirus cases, with 45,882 new infections recorded in the last 24 hours, the health ministry says.
Key points:
- Deaths rose by 584, with the total at 132,162, the health ministry says
- Experts warn of a spike after the celebration of Diwali this month
- India’s capital New Delhi is facing up to 7,500 new cases a day
India is only the second country to cross 9 million coronavirus infections, after the United States, but cases have slowed down in the country after hitting a peak in September.
Deaths rose by 584, with the total now at 132,162, the health ministry said.
Government officials and experts have warned that the country could still see a spike after the festival of Diwali was celebrated…
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