The country now has the world's fastest-growing number of recorded infections. FMTNews Covid19
NEW DELHI: Indian authorities further eased coronavirus lockdown restrictions Saturday even as cases and deaths surged across the country.
But the government faces pressure to free up the economy as millions have lost jobs since nationwide restrictions were first imposed in March. The new government guidelines ordered schools and colleges to remain closed but students can meet teachers on a voluntary basis on school premises if needed. Students say they fear catching the virus in exam halls across the country. Authorities say they are taking special measures for the exams.
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