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India's coronavirus infections top five million mark.

India's tally of coronavirus infections has surpassed the 5 million mark.

India's tally of coronavirus infections has surpassed the 5 million mark.The COVID-19 virus is growing much faster in India, with daily cases crossing 90,000. The country recorded 97,894 new cases on Septemeber 17, which drove the number of total infected persons to 5,118,253, the second-highest in the world. The rise in infection comes as the government relaxed the lockdown measures to boost the economy. Most of the businesses are now open, and there is a sense of fear that it may lead to more infections.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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