Covid-19 Factoid: Maharashtra remains most affected, Bengal reports surge

Europe is worst affected among world regions and Oceania the least in terms of coronavirus cases.

The global confirmed case count is now at 9.76 million, of which over 492,000 people have already succumbed to the infection. Globally, 5.23 million patients have managed to beat the virus and recover. 

Back home, in India, the number of reported cases have breached the 500,000 cases-mark. As many as 189,463 cases are still active, while 295,881 people have been cured. The death toll stands at 15,685 at present. Maharashtra now has more than 150,000 confirmed cases. 

Here are some data points on the extent of the pandemic:

#1. South Africa takes 14 days to double its confirmed cases tally