The head of the World Health Organization called the situation in India “beyond heartbreaking" and warned that many countries in the world “are still experiencing intense transmission."
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India breaks global record for new coronavirus cases for 6th day in a row as more countries pledge support
India s spike in new cases has helped push global infection rates to record levels.
By Miriam Berger, Jennifer Hassan and Paul SchemmWashington Post
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A health worker adjusts the face shield of another as she prepares to go inside a quarantine center for COVID-19 patients in New Delhi, India on April 19. AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File
India reported more than 300,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row Tuesday as the country battled a wave of illnesses that’s overwhelmed its health-care system.
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