More than 8000 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in India in a single day, another record high that tops the deadliest week in the country.
The health ministry said on Sunday that confirmed infections have risen to 182,143, with 5164 fatalities - including 193 in the last 24 hours.
"The fight against the coronavirus is intense, we cannot drop our guard," Mr Modi said in his national radio address, a day after his government extended the lockdown until June 30 in high-risk zones but permitted restaurants, malls and religious buildings to reopen elsewhere from June 8."Wearing a mask, gloves and following social distancing rules is essential as everyone will soon start stepping out of their homes," Mr Modi said.
Critics said Mr Modi had now left states with the responsibility of establishing rules to contain the virus. People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
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