India on Thursday passed the grim milestone of eight million coronavirus cases as it records 49,881 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the government figures.&nbsp;

As per the latest data by the health ministry, the total number of cases climbed to 8,040,203 and death toll to 120,527 with 517 deaths in the span of 24 hours.&nbsp;

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As many as 7.3 million people have recovered from the deadly virus in the country, taking the recovery rate to about 91 per cent.

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India also has one of the lowest death rates globally and the number of new cases too has reduced in recent weeks, but experts have warned that the upcoming festival period and the arrival of winters could lead to a new surge.&nbsp;

New Delhi on Wednesday confirmed 5,000 new cases which are its highest-ever since the pandemic began.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also warned the population to remain taking precaution in the festival season to curb a second potential wave.&nbsp;

India currently has the second-highest caseload and ranks behind the United States which has seen over 9.1 million cases.

The US also has the most number of deaths also, 230,000 deaths and is followed by Brazil and India respectively.&nbsp;

India on Thursday passed the grim milestone of eight million coronavirus cases as it records 49,881 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the government figures.

India on Thursday passed the grim milestone of eight million coronavirus cases as it records 49,881 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the government figures. As per the latest data by the health ministry, the total number of cases climbed to 8,040,203 and death toll to 120,527 with 517 deaths in the span of 24 hours. Also read | India: Union Minister Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19 As many as 7.3 million people have recovered from the deadly virus in the country, taking the recovery rate to about 91 per cent. Also read | Coronavirus cases in India touching 80, 00000 although daily spike dips India also has one of the lowest death rates globally and the number of new cases too has reduced in recent weeks, but experts have warned that the upcoming festival period and the arrival of winters could lead to a new surge. New Delhi on Wednesday confirmed 5,000 new cases which are its highest-ever since the pandemic began. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also warned the population to remain taking precaution in the festival season to curb a second potential wave. India currently has the second-highest caseload and ranks behind the United States which has seen over 9.1 million cases. The US also has the most number of deaths also, 230,000 deaths and is followed by Brazil and India respectively.

Coronavirus: India crosses grim milestone of 8 million cases; death toll climbs to 120,527

India’s total coronavirus cases surged to 79,90,322 on Wednesday with 43,893 new COVID-19 infections, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). 
 
More than half of COVID-19 cases reported in India are in the 18-44 years age group, according to data from the government. 
 
With 508 new deaths, the death toll has mounted to 1,20,010, according to the Union Health Ministry. 
 
Total active cases stand at 6,10,803 after a decrease of 15,054 in the last 24 hours. Total cured cases stand at 72,59,509 with 58,439 new discharges in the last 24 hours.&nbsp; 
 
With 1,32,069 total active cases, Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state by COVID-19 in the country.&nbsp; 
While 14,78,496 patients have recovered from the disease in the state, 43,463 have died so far. 
 
Among other severely affected states, Karnataka has 71,349 active cases, while 7,27,298 people have recovered and 10,991 have succumbed to the coronavirus. 
 
Kerala has 92,266 active cases, while 3,09,032 patients have been cured so far in the state along with 1,376 deaths reported due to the disease. 
 
West Bengal has 37,172 active cases, while Tamil Nadu and the national capital Delhi have 27,734 and 27,873 active cases respectively. 
 
Meanwhile, a total of 10,54,87,680 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to October 27. Of these 10,66,786 samples were tested yesterday, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s total coronavirus cases surged to 79,90,322 on Wednesday with 43,893 new COVID-19 infections, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

India’s total coronavirus cases surged to 79,90,322 on Wednesday with 43,893 new COVID-19 infections, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). More than half of COVID-19 cases reported in India are in the 18-44 years age group, according to data from the government. With 508 new deaths, the death toll has mounted to 1,20,010, according to the Union Health Ministry. Total active cases stand at 6,10,803 after a decrease of 15,054 in the last 24 hours. Total cured cases stand at 72,59,509 with 58,439 new discharges in the last 24 hours. With 1,32,069 total active cases, Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state by COVID-19 in the country. While 14,78,496 patients have recovered from the disease in the state, 43,463 have died so far. Among other severely affected states, Karnataka has 71,349 active cases, while 7,27,298 people have recovered and 10,991 have succumbed to the coronavirus. Kerala has 92,266 active cases, while 3,09,032 patients have been cured so far in the state along with 1,376 deaths reported due to the disease. West Bengal has 37,172 active cases, while Tamil Nadu and the national capital Delhi have 27,734 and 27,873 active cases respectively. Meanwhile, a total of 10,54,87,680 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to October 27. Of these 10,66,786 samples were tested yesterday, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). (With inputs from agencies)

Coronavirus cases in India touching 80, 00000 although daily spike dips

India on Monday confirmed 45,148 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload to 7,909,959.&nbsp;

As per the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India also added 480 new Covid-19 deaths, which is the lowest since July 10.&nbsp;

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India's death toll stands at 119,014 and as many as 7,137,229 people have so far recovered from Covid-19, bringing the recovery rate to over 90 per cent.&nbsp;

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At least 55 per cent of total coronavirus deaths in India are just from five states: Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Since August, India has been recording about 1,000 daily deaths, but there has been a steady decline in the number of infections and fatalities.&nbsp;

The United States is the worst-hit country both in terms of cases and deaths with more than 8.1 million infections and 224,906 fatalities.&nbsp;

India has the second-highest caseload, while Brazil has seen the most number of deaths after the US with 156,903 fatalities.

Brazil is followed by India in terms of the national death toll. Mexico and Britain stand third and fourth in this list with 88,743 and 44,745 deaths.&nbsp;

As many as 42,694,798 have been infected with Covid-19 worldwide and the overall death toll stands at 1,151,077.&nbsp; 
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India on Monday confirmed 45,148 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload to 7,909,959. As per the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India also added 480 new Covid-19 deaths, which is the lowest since July 10.

India on Monday confirmed 45,148 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload to 7,909,959. As per the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India also added 480 new Covid-19 deaths, which is the lowest since July 10. Also read | All citizens in India to get free COVID-19 vaccine: Union Minister Pratap Sarangi India's death toll stands at 119,014 and as many as 7,137,229 people have so far recovered from Covid-19, bringing the recovery rate to over 90 per cent. Also read | RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das tests positive for coronavirus At least 55 per cent of total coronavirus deaths in India are just from five states: Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Since August, India has been recording about 1,000 daily deaths, but there has been a steady decline in the number of infections and fatalities. The United States is the worst-hit country both in terms of cases and deaths with more than 8.1 million infections and 224,906 fatalities. India has the second-highest caseload, while Brazil has seen the most number of deaths after the US with 156,903 fatalities. Brazil is followed by India in terms of the national death toll. Mexico and Britain stand third and fourth in this list with 88,743 and 44,745 deaths. As many as 42,694,798 have been infected with Covid-19 worldwide and the overall death toll stands at 1,151,077.

India: Coronavirus infections near 80 million; daily death toll lowest in three months

Bullish on India's power to shape the global agenda, the WEF's Founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab has said the country's early policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic was strong and now its biggest opportunity lies in leapfrogging to a more digital and sustainable economy. 
 
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He further said he remains optimistic about India and as the country continues its quest to build "a stronger and more equal nation, the world will watch it for inspiration". "With its demographic advantage and extensive diversity, India has the power to shape the global agenda and define our collective future," Schwab told PTI in an interview from Geneva where the World Economic Forum (WEF) is based.

Schwab, who founded WEF over 50 years ago, said, "The early policy response in India to mitigate the impact of the pandemic was strong; from an early lockdown to large-scale food rations to over 800 million people risking starvation, to collateral-free credit for small businesses."

"But what it couldn't prevent is that this pandemic has put millions of informal workers, low-income migrant workers and daily-wage earners in a state of extreme insecurity. Protecting their lives and livelihoods is the prime concern today, as it could lead to an even deeper, humanitarian crisis on the back of the ongoing public health crisis," he said.

Schwab said that as India focuses on building a better future after the pandemic, "its greatest opportunity probably lies in its efforts to leapfrog to a more digital and sustainable economy". He further said that sadly there was clearly a lack of epidemic preparedness in many countries.

"The notion that a pandemic is a once-in-a-hundred-year event, made many governments and business leaders conclude it was not an immediate threat. In the spring and summer, we paid the price for that," he added.

"But what matters now, is what we do to put an end to the pandemic as soon as possible, and how we deal with the ongoing threat of a severe second wave. It is important we all come together and support those in charge of providing healthcare, whether in the public or the private sector," Schwab noted.

He observed the responsibility of epidemic preparedness lies primarily with the government and public health authorities, and less with the private healthcare or pharmaceutical sector in many countries.

"Governments, notably, are responsible for providing a strategic stock of healthcare supplies. In the countries with a public healthcare system, it is also the responsibility of those who manage these systems, to ensure there is enough capacity in hospitals, and enough supply of crucial equipment like respirators," he noted.

The WEF describes itself as an international organisation for public-private partnership and has been known for various studies and global events hosted by it, including the high-profile Davos Annual Meeting every year on the Swiss Alps that is attended by thousands of world leaders.

The 50th annual meeting, held in January 2020, was the last major global event before almost the entire world got locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The next annual meeting has now been postponed to May 2021 and will be held in Lucerne-Burgenstock in Switzerland, instead of Davos.

Schwab has co-authored a book, titled 'The Great Reset', which deals with top priorities before business leaders and policymakers around the world in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The book also talks about whether the world should get back to where it was before, or should it take the opportunity to make society fairer, smarter and greener, and get humanity off the road to climate catastrophe.

In the interview, Schwab said the world is at a turning point for humanity today. "COVID-19 is the most devastating and immediate crisis we are facing, but we are equally going through the worst environmental crisis in human history as well. And socio-economically, the division and inequalities we are facing are the worst in a generation," he said.

The WEF founder said this scenario cannot be dealt with incrementally and what is needed is 'A Great Reset' - a fundamental rethinking of our economies and of our societies. "We must not only repair the damage but address major deficiencies in our economic and social systems which were apparent before the pandemic broke out. One of the priorities for the Great Reset is to re-define our social contract," he said.

"That is particularly relevant for emerging economies like India, who have not yet built up social welfare systems to the same degree as some countries in Europe, such as the Scandinavian countries," he added.

Bullish on India's power to shape the global agenda, the WEF's Founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab has said the country's early policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic was strong and now its biggest opportunity lies in leapfrogging to a more digital and sustainable economy.

Bullish on India's power to shape the global agenda, the WEF's Founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab has said the country's early policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic was strong and now its biggest opportunity lies in leapfrogging to a more digital and sustainable economy. Also read | Coronavirus in India: 50,129 new cases in 24 hours, tally crosses over 78.64 lakh He further said he remains optimistic about India and as the country continues its quest to build "a stronger and more equal nation, the world will watch it for inspiration". "With its demographic advantage and extensive diversity, India has the power to shape the global agenda and define our collective future," Schwab told PTI in an interview from Geneva where the World Economic Forum (WEF) is based. Schwab, who founded WEF over 50 years ago, said, "The early policy response in India to mitigate the impact of the pandemic was strong; from an early lockdown to large-scale food rations to over 800 million people risking starvation, to collateral-free credit for small businesses." "But what it couldn't prevent is that this pandemic has put millions of informal workers, low-income migrant workers and daily-wage earners in a state of extreme insecurity. Protecting their lives and livelihoods is the prime concern today, as it could lead to an even deeper, humanitarian crisis on the back of the ongoing public health crisis," he said. Schwab said that as India focuses on building a better future after the pandemic, "its greatest opportunity probably lies in its efforts to leapfrog to a more digital and sustainable economy". He further said that sadly there was clearly a lack of epidemic preparedness in many countries. "The notion that a pandemic is a once-in-a-hundred-year event, made many governments and business leaders conclude it was not an immediate threat. In the spring and summer, we paid the price for that," he added. "But what matters now, is what we do to put an end to the pandemic as soon as possible, and how we deal with the ongoing threat of a severe second wave. It is important we all come together and support those in charge of providing healthcare, whether in the public or the private sector," Schwab noted. He observed the responsibility of epidemic preparedness lies primarily with the government and public health authorities, and less with the private healthcare or pharmaceutical sector in many countries. "Governments, notably, are responsible for providing a strategic stock of healthcare supplies. In the countries with a public healthcare system, it is also the responsibility of those who manage these systems, to ensure there is enough capacity in hospitals, and enough supply of crucial equipment like respirators," he noted. The WEF describes itself as an international organisation for public-private partnership and has been known for various studies and global events hosted by it, including the high-profile Davos Annual Meeting every year on the Swiss Alps that is attended by thousands of world leaders. The 50th annual meeting, held in January 2020, was the last major global event before almost the entire world got locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The next annual meeting has now been postponed to May 2021 and will be held in Lucerne-Burgenstock in Switzerland, instead of Davos. Schwab has co-authored a book, titled 'The Great Reset', which deals with top priorities before business leaders and policymakers around the world in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The book also talks about whether the world should get back to where it was before, or should it take the opportunity to make society fairer, smarter and greener, and get humanity off the road to climate catastrophe. In the interview, Schwab said the world is at a turning point for humanity today. "COVID-19 is the most devastating and immediate crisis we are facing, but we are equally going through the worst environmental crisis in human history as well. And socio-economically, the division and inequalities we are facing are the worst in a generation," he said. The WEF founder said this scenario cannot be dealt with incrementally and what is needed is 'A Great Reset' - a fundamental rethinking of our economies and of our societies. "We must not only repair the damage but address major deficiencies in our economic and social systems which were apparent before the pandemic broke out. One of the priorities for the Great Reset is to re-define our social contract," he said. "That is particularly relevant for emerging economies like India, who have not yet built up social welfare systems to the same degree as some countries in Europe, such as the Scandinavian countries," he added.

India reacted early and well on COVID-19: World Economic Forum chief Klaus Schwab

The total active cases are 6,68,154 in the country after a decrease of 12,526 in last 24 hours and total cured cases are 70,78,123 with 62,077 new discharges as on Sunday.

India on Sunday reported 50,129 new COVID-19 cases and 578 deaths taking total cases to 78,64,811 and toll to 1,18,534 as per data shared by the Union Health Ministry.

However, the total active cases are 6,68,154 in the country after a decrease of 12,526 in last 24 hours and total cured cases are 70,78,123 with 62,077 new discharges in the last 24 hours.

India is the second worst-hit country in the world by the pandemic after the United States.

Meanwhile, the worldwide number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 42 million, Johns Hopkins University says.

The exact number of coronavirus cases stood at 42,554,787 on Sunday. More than 1.14 million people have died of the disease, the university added.

&nbsp;The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11. The biggest number of cases so far have been registered in the United States, India and Brazil.

(With inputs from agencies)

The total active cases are 6,68,154 in the country after a decrease of 12,526 in last 24 hours and total cured cases are 70,78,123 with 62,077 new discharges as on Sunday.

The total active cases are 6,68,154 in the country after a decrease of 12,526 in last 24 hours and total cured cases are 70,78,123 with 62,077 new discharges as on Sunday. India on Sunday reported 50,129 new COVID-19 cases and 578 deaths taking total cases to 78,64,811 and toll to 1,18,534 as per data shared by the Union Health Ministry. However, the total active cases are 6,68,154 in the country after a decrease of 12,526 in last 24 hours and total cured cases are 70,78,123 with 62,077 new discharges in the last 24 hours. India is the second worst-hit country in the world by the pandemic after the United States. Meanwhile, the worldwide number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 42 million, Johns Hopkins University says. The exact number of coronavirus cases stood at 42,554,787 on Sunday. More than 1.14 million people have died of the disease, the university added. The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11. The biggest number of cases so far have been registered in the United States, India and Brazil. (With inputs from agencies)

Coronavirus in India: 50,129 new cases in 24 hours, tally crosses over 78.64 lakh

About 61 per cent of the total recovered cases from COVID-19 are from six states and UTs of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

Around 70,16,046 people have so far recuperated from the disease, pushing the national recovery rate to 89.78 per cent on Saturday, it said.

"About 61 per cent of the total recovered cases from COVID-19 are from six states and Union territories (UTs) of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi," the ministry said.

While Maharashtra recorded 20.6 per cent of the total recoveries, 10.9 per cent recovered cases were from Andhra Pradesh, 9.9 per cent from Karnataka, 9.4 per cent from Tamil Nadu, 6.1 per cent from Uttar Pradesh and 4.1 per cent from Delhi, it said.

In a statement, the health ministry said latest recoveries have exceeded the fresh cases in recent days, with 67,549 COVID-19 patients having recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours.

"A total of 53,370 new confirmed cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. Eighty per cent of the new cases are from 10 states and UTs. Kerala is reporting the maximum addition with more than 8,000 cases followed by Maharashtra with more than 7,000 cases," it said.

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 78.14 lakh with 53,370 fresh cases in a day. The number of deaths due to the infection mounted to 1,17,956, with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 650 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the ministry data updated at 8 am on Saturday showed.

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.51 per cent. 
There are 6,80,680 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprise 8.71 per cent of the total caseload, the ministry added.

About 61 per cent of the total recovered cases from COVID-19 are from six states and UTs of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

About 61 per cent of the total recovered cases from COVID-19 are from six states and UTs of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. Around 70,16,046 people have so far recuperated from the disease, pushing the national recovery rate to 89.78 per cent on Saturday, it said. "About 61 per cent of the total recovered cases from COVID-19 are from six states and Union territories (UTs) of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi," the ministry said. While Maharashtra recorded 20.6 per cent of the total recoveries, 10.9 per cent recovered cases were from Andhra Pradesh, 9.9 per cent from Karnataka, 9.4 per cent from Tamil Nadu, 6.1 per cent from Uttar Pradesh and 4.1 per cent from Delhi, it said. In a statement, the health ministry said latest recoveries have exceeded the fresh cases in recent days, with 67,549 COVID-19 patients having recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours. "A total of 53,370 new confirmed cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. Eighty per cent of the new cases are from 10 states and UTs. Kerala is reporting the maximum addition with more than 8,000 cases followed by Maharashtra with more than 7,000 cases," it said. India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 78.14 lakh with 53,370 fresh cases in a day. The number of deaths due to the infection mounted to 1,17,956, with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 650 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the ministry data updated at 8 am on Saturday showed. The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.51 per cent. There are 6,80,680 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprise 8.71 per cent of the total caseload, the ministry added.

61% of Covid recoveries reported from 6 states/union territories: Government 

The number of coronavirus case in India has reached to 78.14 lakh with 53,370 fresh cases in a day, while 70,16,046 people have so far recuperated pushing the national recovery rate to 89.78 per cent on Saturday, the Union health ministry said.

The total number of coronavirus cases mounted to 78,14,682 and the death toll to 1,17,956, with the novel coronavirus virus claiming &nbsp;650 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the ministry data updated at 8 am on Saturday showed.

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.51 per cent. There are 6,80,680 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 8.71 per cent of the total caseload, the ministry data said.

According to ICMR, a cumulative total of 10,13,82,564 samples have been tested up to October 23, with 12,69,479 samples tested on Friday.

Meanwhile, the worldwide number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 42 million, Johns Hopkins University says.

The exact number of the coronavirus cases stood at 42,020,333 as of 21:40 GMT on Friday. More than 1.14 million people have died of the disease, the university added.

&nbsp;The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11. The biggest number of cases so far have been registered in the United States, India and Brazil.

(With inputs from agencies)

The number of coronavirus case in India has reached to 78.14 lakh with 53,370 fresh cases in a day, while 70,16,046 people have so far recuperated pushing the national recovery rate to 89.

The number of coronavirus case in India has reached to 78.14 lakh with 53,370 fresh cases in a day, while 70,16,046 people have so far recuperated pushing the national recovery rate to 89.78 per cent on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. The total number of coronavirus cases mounted to 78,14,682 and the death toll to 1,17,956, with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 650 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the ministry data updated at 8 am on Saturday showed. The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.51 per cent. There are 6,80,680 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 8.71 per cent of the total caseload, the ministry data said. According to ICMR, a cumulative total of 10,13,82,564 samples have been tested up to October 23, with 12,69,479 samples tested on Friday. Meanwhile, the worldwide number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 42 million, Johns Hopkins University says. The exact number of the coronavirus cases stood at 42,020,333 as of 21:40 GMT on Friday. More than 1.14 million people have died of the disease, the university added. The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11. The biggest number of cases so far have been registered in the United States, India and Brazil. (With inputs from agencies)

India's Covid tally crosses 78 lakh-mark, death toll at 1,17,956

The number of coronavirus cases in India remained below the level of 60,000 for the fourth successive day as India reported 55,839 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the data released by the health ministry on Thursday.

As per the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India's total coronavirus cases mounted to 7,706,946 and death toll climbed to 116,616 with 702 new deaths in the previous 24 hours.&nbsp;

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The nation's recovery rate jumped to 89.20 per cent as 6,874,518 people have recuperated from the deadly virus so far.&nbsp;

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Also, 7,15,812 active cases are present in the country, which is 9.29 per cent of the total caseload.

The western state of Maharashtra is the worst-hit region with over 1.6 million cases and the death toll standing at 42,633.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the health ministry emphasised that over 70 per cent deaths across the country are due to comorbidities.&nbsp;

In other parts, Spain became the first country in the European nations to surpass one million Covid-19 infections&nbsp;

There are 40,856,217 cases worldwide and the global death toll stands at 1,126,471, according to an AFP tally.&nbsp;

The United States is the worst-hit nation with 221,083 fatalities and is followed by Brazil with 154,837 deaths.&nbsp; 
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The number of coronavirus cases in India remained below the level of 60,000 for the fourth successive day as India reported 55,839 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the data released by the health ministry on Thursday.

The number of coronavirus cases in India remained below the level of 60,000 for the fourth successive day as India reported 55,839 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the data released by the health ministry on Thursday. As per the latest data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India's total coronavirus cases mounted to 7,706,946 and death toll climbed to 116,616 with 702 new deaths in the previous 24 hours. Also read | Will coronavirus ever be eradicated? Top British scientist says it's unlikely The nation's recovery rate jumped to 89.20 per cent as 6,874,518 people have recuperated from the deadly virus so far. Also read | How insurance companies are profiting off the coronavirus pandemic Also, 7,15,812 active cases are present in the country, which is 9.29 per cent of the total caseload. The western state of Maharashtra is the worst-hit region with over 1.6 million cases and the death toll standing at 42,633. Meanwhile, the health ministry emphasised that over 70 per cent deaths across the country are due to comorbidities. In other parts, Spain became the first country in the European nations to surpass one million Covid-19 infections There are 40,856,217 cases worldwide and the global death toll stands at 1,126,471, according to an AFP tally. The United States is the worst-hit nation with 221,083 fatalities and is followed by Brazil with 154,837 deaths.

Coronavirus: India sees over 55,000 cases; total infections surpass 7.7 million

For the second time this month, daily coronavirus cases in India declined below 60,000 as the total number of infections rise to 7,550,273, as per the govt data.&nbsp;

As per the details shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs on Monday, India reported 579 fatalities in the last 24 hours to bring the death toll to 114,610.&nbsp;

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As many as 772,055 active Covid-19 cases are present in the country currently, which remains under the level 800,000 for the third successive day.&nbsp;

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India's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 88.26 per cent and the case fatality rate at 1.52 per cent.&nbsp;

According to the ICMR, 8,59,786 samples were tested on Sunday and so far 95,083,976 samples have been taken since the pandemic began.&nbsp;

For the second time this month, daily coronavirus cases in India declined below 60,000 as the total number of infections rise to 7,550,273, as per the govt data.

For the second time this month, daily coronavirus cases in India declined below 60,000 as the total number of infections rise to 7,550,273, as per the govt data. As per the details shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs on Monday, India reported 579 fatalities in the last 24 hours to bring the death toll to 114,610. Also read | No major mutation observed in SARS-COV 2 since June, study says As many as 772,055 active Covid-19 cases are present in the country currently, which remains under the level 800,000 for the third successive day. Also read | Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to begin trial of intranasal COVID-19 vaccine soon India's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 88.26 per cent and the case fatality rate at 1.52 per cent. According to the ICMR, 8,59,786 samples were tested on Sunday and so far 95,083,976 samples have been taken since the pandemic began.

India: Over 55,000 cases reported; total infections cross 7.5 million-mark

As many as 63,371 fresh cases and 895 deaths linked to coronavirus were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the government said early on Friday.

With the latest figures by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India's death toll rose to 112,161 and total infections surged to 7,370,469.&nbsp;

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The data showed that there are 804,528 actives cases in the country, while 6,453,780 people have recovered from the deadly virus.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Health ministry claimed early on Friday that India has one of the lowest deaths in the world per million population. In a tweet, it also said that some states and union territories are performing even better than the national average in terms of deaths per million population.

On Thursday, many parts across the country opened theatres and multiplexes after witnessing a seven-month lockdown imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19.

However, some states, including Maharashtra, home of Bollywood, still did not open up theatres and multiplexes fearing a resurgence in the number of cases.

Globally, the United States remains the worst-hit country with over 8 million cases and is followed by India.

The US also has the highest number of coronavirus deaths and is followed by Brazil and India respectively.&nbsp; 
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As many as 63,371 fresh cases and 895 deaths linked to coronavirus were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the government said early on Friday. With the latest figures by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India's death toll rose to 112,161 and total infections surged to 7,370,469.

As many as 63,371 fresh cases and 895 deaths linked to coronavirus were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the government said early on Friday. With the latest figures by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India's death toll rose to 112,161 and total infections surged to 7,370,469. Also read | Stop commenting in internal issue, if you expect same from others: India after China rakes AP, Ladakh The data showed that there are 804,528 actives cases in the country, while 6,453,780 people have recovered from the deadly virus. Also read | India, China talks are work in progress: EAM Jaishankar Meanwhile, the Health ministry claimed early on Friday that India has one of the lowest deaths in the world per million population. In a tweet, it also said that some states and union territories are performing even better than the national average in terms of deaths per million population. On Thursday, many parts across the country opened theatres and multiplexes after witnessing a seven-month lockdown imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19. However, some states, including Maharashtra, home of Bollywood, still did not open up theatres and multiplexes fearing a resurgence in the number of cases. Globally, the United States remains the worst-hit country with over 8 million cases and is followed by India. The US also has the highest number of coronavirus deaths and is followed by Brazil and India respectively.

India: More than 63,000 fresh cases detected; death toll stands at 112,161

With 67,708 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's total coronavirus cases jumped to 7.3 million, government data on Thursday revealed.

At least 680 people also died of Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours, taking the death toll to 111,266 as total cases stood at 7,307,097, as per the data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.&nbsp;

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The case fatality rate in the country further declined to 1.52 per cent and 6,383,441 people have recovered from the virus so far, pushing the recovery rate to 87.35 per cent.&nbsp;

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The data also revealed that there are 812,390 active cases in the country, which is 11.11 per cent of the total cases.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, cinema halls and multiplexes will reopen in India on Thursday in many parts after a seven-month closure. However, states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Chhattisgarh have so far not decided to open movie halls, but national capital Delhi and the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are some of the states that will begin opening theatres with strict social distancing measures.&nbsp;

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned against any complacency over the decline in death rate, saying mortality will also rise with the increasing number of infections.

With 67,708 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's total coronavirus cases jumped to 7.3 million, government data on Thursday revealed. At least 680 people also died of Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours, taking the death toll to 111,266 as total cases stood at 7,307,097, as per the data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

With 67,708 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's total coronavirus cases jumped to 7.3 million, government data on Thursday revealed. At least 680 people also died of Covid-19 in the previous 24 hours, taking the death toll to 111,266 as total cases stood at 7,307,097, as per the data by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Also read | India provides $1 million for Palestinian refugees The case fatality rate in the country further declined to 1.52 per cent and 6,383,441 people have recovered from the virus so far, pushing the recovery rate to 87.35 per cent. Also read | New Delhi slams Pakistan at Commonwealth foreign ministers meet after it rakes anti-India agenda The data also revealed that there are 812,390 active cases in the country, which is 11.11 per cent of the total cases. Meanwhile, cinema halls and multiplexes will reopen in India on Thursday in many parts after a seven-month closure. However, states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Chhattisgarh have so far not decided to open movie halls, but national capital Delhi and the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are some of the states that will begin opening theatres with strict social distancing measures. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned against any complacency over the decline in death rate, saying mortality will also rise with the increasing number of infections.

India: Coronavirus cases jump to 7.3 million as theatres, multiplexes reopen after seven months

India on Monday reported 66,732 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total infections to 7,120,538, data from the health ministry showed.&nbsp;

According to the data by the Ministry on Health and Family Welfare, 816 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 109,150.&nbsp;

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For the past many days, daily coronavirus cases and fatalities are on a decline in the country and the government on Sunday announced that the nation crossed 6 million recoveries, which it described as a "landmark milestone".&nbsp;

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There are &nbsp;8,61,853 active cases in the country and 6,149,535 cured/discharged/migrated cases.&nbsp;

Globally, there are 37,297,350 Covid-19 cases, out of which 25,763,900 are considered recovered, according to a tally compiled by news agency AFP.&nbsp;

The United States is the worst-affected country both in terms of deaths and infections with 7,694,865 cases and 213,614 fatalities. India has third-highest death toll and second-highest infections.

Brazil has confirmed 150,198 deaths, which is the second-most globally.&nbsp;

Mexico ranks fourth in the overall Covid-19 deaths and infections with 83,642 deaths from 814,328 cases and is followed by the United Kingdom with 42,760 fatalities and 590,844 cases.

Meanwhile, the widely available BCG tuberculosis vaccine will be tested for its efficacy against novel coronavirus on frontline care workers in Britain.

India on Monday reported 66,732 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total infections to 7,120,538, data from the health ministry showed. According to the data by the Ministry on Health and Family Welfare, 816 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 109,150.

India on Monday reported 66,732 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total infections to 7,120,538, data from the health ministry showed. According to the data by the Ministry on Health and Family Welfare, 816 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 109,150. Also read | Fauci says Trump campaign ad twisted his words on coronavirus For the past many days, daily coronavirus cases and fatalities are on a decline in the country and the government on Sunday announced that the nation crossed 6 million recoveries, which it described as a "landmark milestone". Also read | Delhi could see 15,000 Covid-19 cases daily: Report There are 8,61,853 active cases in the country and 6,149,535 cured/discharged/migrated cases. Globally, there are 37,297,350 Covid-19 cases, out of which 25,763,900 are considered recovered, according to a tally compiled by news agency AFP. The United States is the worst-affected country both in terms of deaths and infections with 7,694,865 cases and 213,614 fatalities. India has third-highest death toll and second-highest infections. Brazil has confirmed 150,198 deaths, which is the second-most globally. Mexico ranks fourth in the overall Covid-19 deaths and infections with 83,642 deaths from 814,328 cases and is followed by the United Kingdom with 42,760 fatalities and 590,844 cases. Meanwhile, the widely available BCG tuberculosis vaccine will be tested for its efficacy against novel coronavirus on frontline care workers in Britain.

India adds 66,732 new coronavirus cases; death toll rises to 109,150

India on Friday confirmed 70,496 fresh cases of coronavirus and 964 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total infections to 6,906,161 and death toll to 106,490, according to the health ministry.&nbsp;

With the latest figures updated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 893,592 active cases in the country.&nbsp;

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In the last 24 hours, 1,168,705 tests for Covid-19 took place in India.&nbsp;

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After hitting a high of almost 100,000 daily cases, it seems that coronavirus infections in the country have passed its peaked for the first time as the daily cases remain in the range of 70,000-80,000 cases.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the central government on Thursday launched a public awareness campaign to stop the spread of Covid-19.

In the 'Jan Andolan' campaign, PM Narendra Modi and his cabinet team would raise awareness on wearing masks and maintaining social distancing as India gears up for its festival season.&nbsp;

Globally, the US remains the worst-hit country with 211,844 deaths and is followed by Brazil with 148,228 fatalities, according to an AFP tally. India ranks third in terms of the death toll and second in overall infections.

The tally said 36.2 million people have so far contracted Covid-19 worldwide, out of which 1,057,084 have died.&nbsp; 
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India on Friday confirmed 70,496 fresh cases of coronavirus and 964 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total infections to 6,906,161 and death toll to 106,490, according to the health ministry.

India on Friday confirmed 70,496 fresh cases of coronavirus and 964 new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total infections to 6,906,161 and death toll to 106,490, according to the health ministry. With the latest figures updated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 893,592 active cases in the country. Also read | Tamil Nadu surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths, recovery rate above 90% In the last 24 hours, 1,168,705 tests for Covid-19 took place in India. Also read | Coronavirus cases in Delhi crosses 3 lakh; death toll climbs to 5,653 After hitting a high of almost 100,000 daily cases, it seems that coronavirus infections in the country have passed its peaked for the first time as the daily cases remain in the range of 70,000-80,000 cases. Meanwhile, the central government on Thursday launched a public awareness campaign to stop the spread of Covid-19. In the 'Jan Andolan' campaign, PM Narendra Modi and his cabinet team would raise awareness on wearing masks and maintaining social distancing as India gears up for its festival season. Globally, the US remains the worst-hit country with 211,844 deaths and is followed by Brazil with 148,228 fatalities, according to an AFP tally. India ranks third in terms of the death toll and second in overall infections. The tally said 36.2 million people have so far contracted Covid-19 worldwide, out of which 1,057,084 have died.

India records 70,496 new coronavirus cases, total infections near 7 million

India saw a single-day rise of 78,524 COVID-19 cases taking the virus caseload to over 68 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated surged to 58,27,704, vaccording to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

The national recovery stands at 85.25 per cent.

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The total coronavirus cases mounted to 68,35,655,while the death toll climbed to 1,05,526 with 971 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 13.20 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has dropped to 1.54 per cent.

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It went past&nbsp;50 lakh on September 16 and crossed 60 lakh on September 28.

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 8,34,65,975 samples have been tested up to October 7 with 11,94,321 samples being tested on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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India saw a single-day rise of 78,524 COVID-19 cases taking the virus caseload to over 68 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated surged to 58,27,704, vaccording to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

India saw a single-day rise of 78,524 COVID-19 cases taking the virus caseload to over 68 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated surged to 58,27,704, vaccording to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The national recovery stands at 85.25 per cent. Also read | Amid COVID-19, 42% of early air travellers in India ready to go again: Report The total coronavirus cases mounted to 68,35,655,while the death toll climbed to 1,05,526 with 971 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 13.20 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has dropped to 1.54 per cent. India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It went past 50 lakh on September 16 and crossed 60 lakh on September 28. According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 8,34,65,975 samples have been tested up to October 7 with 11,94,321 samples being tested on Wednesday.

India: Coronavirus cases near 7 million-mark

With 86,052 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus cases are nearing six million-mark, according to the health ministry updates shared on Friday.

There were 1,141 fatalities also confirmed in the 24 hour-period bringing the death toll to 92,290. The total infections stand at &nbsp;5,818,571, including 9,70,116 active cases and 4,756,165 people getting cured/discharged/migrated.&nbsp;

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India's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 81.74 per cent and the mortality rate remains below 1.6 per cent, according to government figures.&nbsp;

In a positive development, Wednesday was the sixth consecutive day when the number of people recovered in the country was more than the total number of cases detected in the 24-hours period.&nbsp;

In the last few days, India has seen a significant drop in daily cases, but there needs to be more evidence to suggest whether the nation has surpassed the virus's peak or not.&nbsp;

Maharashtra continues to be India's worst-hit state with nearly 300,000 active cases and a death toll of 34,345.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he had been told by experts that the second wave of Covid-19 in the national capital has peaked.&nbsp;

Globally, the United States is the worst-hit country with over 7 million cases and 200,000 deaths.&nbsp; 
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With 86,052 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus cases are nearing six million-mark, according to the health ministry updates shared on Friday. There were 1,141 fatalities also confirmed in the 24 hour-period bringing the death toll to 92,290.

With 86,052 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus cases are nearing six million-mark, according to the health ministry updates shared on Friday. There were 1,141 fatalities also confirmed in the 24 hour-period bringing the death toll to 92,290. The total infections stand at 5,818,571, including 9,70,116 active cases and 4,756,165 people getting cured/discharged/migrated. Also read | Coronavirus: Cases top 7 million as Midwest states battle uptick India's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 81.74 per cent and the mortality rate remains below 1.6 per cent, according to government figures. In a positive development, Wednesday was the sixth consecutive day when the number of people recovered in the country was more than the total number of cases detected in the 24-hours period. In the last few days, India has seen a significant drop in daily cases, but there needs to be more evidence to suggest whether the nation has surpassed the virus's peak or not. Maharashtra continues to be India's worst-hit state with nearly 300,000 active cases and a death toll of 34,345. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he had been told by experts that the second wave of Covid-19 in the national capital has peaked. Globally, the United States is the worst-hit country with over 7 million cases and 200,000 deaths.

India reports 86,052 new cases as total infections near 6 million-mark

India's recovery rate of COVID-19 cases has crossed the 80 per cent mark with over 90,000 recoveries recorded for the third consecutive day, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

In a statement, the ministry said 93,356 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours.

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"India has crossed the significant landmark of more than 80 per cent national recovery rate. On a continuous stretch of high recoveries, India has also reported more than 90,000 recoveries for the third day in succession," the ministry said in the statement.

Twelve states and UTs have registered recovery rate of more than the national average and 79 per cent of the new recovered cases are from 10 states and UTs.

"The total recovered cases are close to 44 lakh (43,96,399) today. India tops the global figure of total recoveries. It accounts for more than 19 per cent of the world total," it said.

India's COVID-19 tally reached 54.88 lakh with 86,961 people being infected in the past 24 hours, while 43,96,399 people have recuperated so far pushing the national recovery rate to 80.12 per cent on Sunday, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 54,87,580, while the death toll climbed to 87,882 with the infection claiming 1,130 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.&nbsp;

India's recovery rate of COVID-19 cases has crossed the 80 per cent mark with over 90,000 recoveries recorded for the third consecutive day, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

India's recovery rate of COVID-19 cases has crossed the 80 per cent mark with over 90,000 recoveries recorded for the third consecutive day, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. In a statement, the ministry said 93,356 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours. Also read | India coronavirus tally reaches 54,87,580; death toll mounts to 87,882 "India has crossed the significant landmark of more than 80 per cent national recovery rate. On a continuous stretch of high recoveries, India has also reported more than 90,000 recoveries for the third day in succession," the ministry said in the statement. Twelve states and UTs have registered recovery rate of more than the national average and 79 per cent of the new recovered cases are from 10 states and UTs. "The total recovered cases are close to 44 lakh (43,96,399) today. India tops the global figure of total recoveries. It accounts for more than 19 per cent of the world total," it said. India's COVID-19 tally reached 54.88 lakh with 86,961 people being infected in the past 24 hours, while 43,96,399 people have recuperated so far pushing the national recovery rate to 80.12 per cent on Sunday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 54,87,580, while the death toll climbed to 87,882 with the infection claiming 1,130 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19 recovery rate in India crosses 80 per cent-mark

With nearly 100,000 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total coronavirus infections in the country rose over 5.2 million on Friday.&nbsp;

According to the latest updates by the health ministry, there were 96,424 new confirmed cases, taking the total count to 5,214,678. Also, the death toll jumped to 84,372 with 1,174 new fatalities.&nbsp;

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Since early August, India is recording the highest single-day cases and is now on course in terms of the number of infections to cross the worst-hit US.&nbsp;

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However, at 1.62 per cent, the fatality rate in the country is comparatively low.&nbsp;

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday told the Parliament that India's mortality rate is the lowest in the world and the country aims to bring it down to less than one per cent.&nbsp;

On Thursday, the health ministry said that only three states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh account to 48.5 per cent of the active cases in the country. And if states of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are taken, this per cent rises to 60 per cent.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the total number of cases across the globe have gone past 30 million and 944, 877 people have died of Covid-19, according to the tally by John Hopkins University.&nbsp;

 
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With nearly 100,000 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total coronavirus infections in the country rose over 5.2 million on Friday. According to the latest updates by the health ministry, there were 96,424 new confirmed cases, taking the total count to 5,214,678.

With nearly 100,000 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total coronavirus infections in the country rose over 5.2 million on Friday. According to the latest updates by the health ministry, there were 96,424 new confirmed cases, taking the total count to 5,214,678. Also, the death toll jumped to 84,372 with 1,174 new fatalities. Also read | Coronavirus has dragged 150 million more children into poverty: Unicef Since early August, India is recording the highest single-day cases and is now on course in terms of the number of infections to cross the worst-hit US. Also read | 33% Delhiites exposed to coronavirus, have Covid antibodies: Latest sero survey However, at 1.62 per cent, the fatality rate in the country is comparatively low. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday told the Parliament that India's mortality rate is the lowest in the world and the country aims to bring it down to less than one per cent. On Thursday, the health ministry said that only three states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh account to 48.5 per cent of the active cases in the country. And if states of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are taken, this per cent rises to 60 per cent. Meanwhile, the total number of cases across the globe have gone past 30 million and 944, 877 people have died of Covid-19, according to the tally by John Hopkins University.

India confirms nearly 100,000 coronavirus cases in last 24 hours; total cases jump to 5.2 million