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Economic Times | 25 Aug, 2020 | 08.31AM IST
Coronavirus Live Updates: India has tested more than 3.5 crore people for Covid-19 so far, says health ministry
India has tested more than 3.5 crore people for Covid-19 so far, resolutely following its 'Test Track Treat' strategy: Ministry of Health
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