India reports over 49,000 fresh cases, 740 fatalities in 24 hours

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New Delhi, Jul 24, 2020: India has reported over 49,000 fresh cases and 740 fatalities due to coronavirus in the past 24 hours. According to the health ministry’s updated data, the country registered 49,310 new cases, taking the total tally to 12,87,945. India now has 4,40,135 active cases and 8,17,208 people have recovered after getting infected. India’s coronavirus death toll has gone up to 30,061 after 740 new fatalities.

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India reports over 49,000 fresh coronavirus cases, 740 fatalities in 24 hours

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