Coronavirus digest: India cases pass 2 million after record daily jump
By DW
08 August 2020 |
12:20 pm
Experts have warned India is still months away from its peak. Germany again reports over 1,000 cases. Australia may keep its borders closed until the end of the year. Catch up with the latest news on the pandemic.
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