Live: India's Covid tally nears 17 lakh cases

With a record single-day surge of 57,117 infections, India's Covid-19 tally reached 1,697,054 caseload today. The country's death toll now stands at 36,511, as per the government data. With coronavirus cases rising at a record speed, several states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Mizoram have extended their lockdown till August 31. Stay here for all live updates.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-live-updates-india-covid-tally-nears-17-lakh-cases/liveblog/77273165.cms