Coronavirus: India surpasses France and Germany

India on Sunday reported roughly 8,500 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide tally past 1.9 lakh. The death toll also rose to 5,403.

 

With this, India's tally has surpassed the number of infections in Germany and France, making it the world's seventh worst-hit country.

 

Soon, India will likely surpass Spain and Italy to find its place among the top five worst-hit nations.

 

Till Sunday, Maharashtra reported 67,655 COVID-19 cases with 2,286 deaths. Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 cases rose to 22,333 with 173 deaths.

 

Further, Delhi reported 19,844 cases (including 473 deaths), Gujarat reported 16,794 cases (including 1,038 deaths), Rajasthan reported 8,831 cases (including 194 deaths), Madhya Pradesh reported 8,089 cases (including 350 deaths), and Uttar Pradesh reported 8,075 cases (including 217 deaths).

 

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