352,991 fresh COVID-19 cases, 2,812 deaths in a new record high for India
Authored By Nikhil Pandey
Published: Apr 26, 2021, 06:18 IST | Updated: Apr 26, 2021, 06:18 IST
Police officers stand guard on a deserted street during a curfew to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in New Delhi, India, April 6, 2021
India's Ministry of Health reported 3,52,991 new cases of the COVID-19 on Sunday with 2812 deaths.
The country set a global record for a rise in daily coronavirus cases for a fifth straight day, while deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by an all-time high over the last 24 hours.
With 352,991 new cases, India's total caseload has crossed 17 million. Deaths rose by a record 2,812 to reach a total of 195,123, according to health ministry data.
(With inputs from agencies)