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India records more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases, states reporting COVID-19 vaccine shortages
India’s second wave of COVID-19 topped 400,000 new daily cases for the first time on Saturday, as the country opened up its massive vaccination drive to all adults, although several states warned of acute shortages.
Key points:
- More than 3,500 people died from COVID-19 in a day with many unable to access medical care
- India opened up COVID-19 vaccines to all adults despite reports of shortages in some states
- The country has now recorded a total of 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began
Authorities reported 401,993 new cases in the previous 24 hours, the highest ever daily count globally, after 10 consecutive days of more than 300,000 new daily cases.
Deaths from COVID-19 jumped by 3,523, taking the total toll in India to…
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