Covid cases inch closer to 43,000, as India adds 2,000 more in a day

88 deaths reported today, overall toll at 1,389. So far 11,762 patients have been cured, taking recovery rate to 27.5%

For the third day in succession India added more than 2,000 cases in a single day taking the total close to 43,000, with the death toll reaching 1,389 as on Monday according to health ministry data.

“This is a geometric progression...We have increased our doubling time to 12 days and have to improve this further,” said Lav Agarwal, joint secretary, health ministry. 

Fresh cases on Monday reached a record high of 2,573 and 88 deaths in a single day. So far 11,762 patients have been cured taking India’s recovery rate to 27.5 per cent. 

“We are transitioning into a new