Covid-19 Factoid: India's active case tally now drops below 500,000

While India's active case count goes down, Delhi is still struggling with a sharp spike in new cases

The global count of coronavirus cases is now over 52 million, of which nearly 15 million cases are currently active. The global death toll has now crossed 1.28 million, with the US having the greatest number of deaths.

In India, the confirmed case count is now over 8.68 million, of which 489,294 cases are currently active. Recovery rate is now nearing 93 per cent and the death toll stands at 128,121.

Here are some insights on the spread of the virus:

1. India’s active cases tally drops below 500,000

India’s active cases count currently stands at 489,294. India has been witnessing higher recoveries as