Coronavirus India Updates: Total Cases Near 3.7 Lakh With 12,881 Reported In A Single Day
The Covid-19 infection rate in India shows no signs of abating as the world’s fourth-worst affected nation reported the biggest single-day spike in cases on Thursday.
India added nearly 13,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally to 3,66,946 in Asia’s third-largest economy, according to Health Ministry’s update on June 18.
Key Numbers
- Active cases: 1,60,384
- Cured/discharged/migrated: 1,94,325
- Deaths: 12,237
Indian authorities reported 12,881 new cases, 334 deaths and 7,390 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
Global Update
The global coronavirus cases top 8.3 million, including more than 447,500 deaths.
U.S. states, including Texas, Florida and Arizona reported a jump in cases, increasing concerns about a new wave of infections. New York City, once the outbreak’s epicenter, is moving toward additional reopening next week.
Beijing’s growing outbreak is posing a new test for Chinese President Xi Jinping. A German meatpacking plant was ordered to shut after hundreds of workers became infected, adding to a string of outbreaks at European slaughterhouses.
Indonesia surpassed Singapore as having the most cases in Southeast Asia. Iran may bring back lockdowns after a surge of infections.
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Biggest Single-Day Spike In Cases
India reported 12,881 new cases of coronavirus infection in a single day to take the total tally to 3,66,946. That’s the most number of cases reported in a 24 hour period. Authorities also recorded 334 deaths and 7,390 recoveries during the same period.
- Active cases: 1,60,384
- Cured/discharged/migrated: 1,94,325
- Deaths: 12,237
Source: Health Ministry (June 18, as of 8 a.m.)