Coronavirus latest: India reports 7th consecutive infection record
30 May 2020 |
4:01 pm
For the seventh straight day, India has reported its biggest jump in new virus cases. Meanwhile, Germany wants to lift its travel warning for European tourists this summer. Follow DW for the latest.
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