San Francisco Chronicle

Toll rises amid economic push

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India must focus on bolstering the economy as it exits the shutdown phase, even as the number of coronaviru­s cases continues to climb.

On Sunday, India reported additional 19,906 confirmed cases, taking the total to 528,859 with 16,095 deaths.

Modi said that during the postshutdo­wn period, Indians have to stay vigilant, wearing masks and observing social distancing.

 ?? Rafiq Maqbool / Associated Press ?? Indian health workers arrive in an impoverish­ed district of Mumbai to provide free medical exams.
Rafiq Maqbool / Associated Press Indian health workers arrive in an impoverish­ed district of Mumbai to provide free medical exams.

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