The nationwide tally of confirmed infections neared 20,000 with new cases reported from various states and the death toll crossed 600, the Union Health Ministry officials said. The recovery rate has improved to 17.5 per cent and a record number of 705 patients were cured and discharged on Monday itself. Stay with TOI for the live updates:

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-cases-in-india-live-updates-total-number-of-corona-cases-in-india-rises-to-19984-with-640-deaths/liveblog/75283503.cms