India now has the fifth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world, overtaking Spain. Over 250,000 people are now infected, with more than 7,000 deaths recorded. Sunday marked the highest jump in daily infections, with almost 10,000 cases being recorded countrywide.
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh says that spread of COVID -19 is under control in the state, but he urged people to follow all restrictions, because no chances or compromises should be made. Religious places and shopping malls have now been opened, and caution has been urged.
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