Covid-19 Factoid: Maharashtra most affected, adds over 5,000 cases in a day

Delhi adds over 6,000 new cases for two days each, increases fine for not wearing facemasks in public to Rs 2,000.

The global count of coronavirus cases is now nearing 57 million, of which nearly 15.8 million cases are active. The global death toll has now crossed 1.35 million, with the US having the greatest number of deaths. 

In India, the confirmed case count is nearing 9 million, of which 443,303 cases are active. Recovery rate is now over 93.5 per cent and the death toll stands at 131,578.

Here are some insights on the spread of the virus:

1. Delhi’s case tally crosses 500,000

India's national capital crossed 500,000 confirmed cases-mark. Delhi has been adding over 6,000 new cases each since the last two