India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 59,662, deaths near 2,000; fresh cases among repatriated Indians, paramilitary forces emerges as a major concern
The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 59,662 on Saturday and the death toll rose to 1,981 with the country registering an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning, the Union Health Ministry said
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