India's COVID-19 cases tally surpasses 800,000

India's COVID-19 cases tally surpasses 800,000

India on Saturday reported 27,114 new cases of COVID-19, pushing its nationwide tally over the 800,000 mark, reaching 820,916.

Data released by the health ministry showed that the overall coronavirus death toll now stands at 22,123.

Health workers arrive to screen people for COVID-19 symptoms at a slum, in Mumbai, India, Friday, July 10, 2020. /AP