India Reports Record Spike In COVID-19 Cases, But Nixes Another Nationwide Lockdown

By Lauren Frayer

Published June 18, 2020 at 11:38 AM MDT

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With 12,881 new infections, Thursday's daily tally is India's highest so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruled out another national lockdown, saying it's too painful for the economy.

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Lauren Frayer

Lauren Frayer covers India for NPR News. In June 2018, she opened a new NPR bureau in India's biggest city, its financial center, and the heart of Bollywood—Mumbai.

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