Mexico's coronavirus death toll surpasses 30,000

Cemetery workers and relatives are seen next to the coffin of a woman, who died of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), during her funeral at the Xico cemetery, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Valle de Chalco, in the State of Mexico, Mexico, June 27, 2020. Credit/Reuters Photo

Mexico's health ministry on Saturday reported 523 more deaths from the novel coronavirus, bringing the total to 30,366, and 6,014 of new infections, bringing the total to 252,165.

The government has previously said the actual number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases.

Reuters was unable to verify the information.

Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels| Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks