COVID 19 claims 29 lives in India, West Bengal reports second death
New Delhi/IBNS: The COVID 19 outbreak in India has claimed 29 lives so far, officials said on Monday.
More than 1000 people are infected by the virus.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also announced that 99 people have been cured or discharged from the hospital.
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Meanwhile, West Bengal on Monday reported its second COVID 19 death.
A 44-year old woman died in Kalimpong city. She died just two days after testing positive for the COVID 19.
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The Indian government on Monday said it has no plans of extending the 21-day nationwide lockdown and denied all the rumors.
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