Coronavirus: India’s total count surges to 83.64 lakh with over 50,000 new infections
Meanwhile, the United States has recorded over 99,000 fresh cases between 8.30 pm on Tuesday and 8.30 pm on Wednesday.
India’s coronavirus count on Thursday reached 83,64,086 after a rise of 50,210 new infections. The toll went up by 704 to 1,24,315. There are 5,27,962 active cases, and 77,11,809 recoveries.
Meanwhile, the United States has recorded over 99,000 new infections between 8.30 pm on Tuesday and 8.30 pm on Wednesday, according to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University.
Globally, Covid-19 has infected more than 4.80 crore people and killed 12,24,144, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Over 3.18 crore people have recovered from the infection.
The national helpline number for the coronavirus is 011-23978046, and a toll-free number 1075.
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Live updates
9.42 am: The United States has recorded over 99,000 new infections between 8.30 pm on Tuesday and 8.30 pm on Wednesday, according to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University.
9.40 am: NITI Aayog (health) member Dr VK Paul says there has been no unusual surge in Covid-19 cases over the past couple of weeks, as opposed to fears ahead of the festival season, reports Hindustan Times.
9.38 am: Chief Executive Officer of Pune-based pharmaceutical company Serum Institute of India Adar Poonawalla, on Wednesday said that a vaccine against Covid-19 may be available by January 2021, provided approvals from regulatory bodies are in place in time, reported Hindustan Times.
9.30 am: India’s Covid-19 tally increases to 83,64,086 with 50,210 new infections. The toll rises by 704 to 1,24,315.