The global confirmed case count is currently at 8.6 million, of which 4.5 million have managed to recover by now. The death toll stands at 456,969 at present. Daily new cases are still on the ascent, while daily new deaths have come down from the peak in mid-April.
In India, there are now more than 380,000 cases, of which 204,710 patients have made a recovery. Active cases stand at 163,248. 12,573 people have succumbed to the infection. Maharashtra has the highest death toll in the country, followed by Delhi and Gujarat.
Here are some data points on the pandemic:
1. The UK crossed