Delhi on path to recovery; only 20% total coronavirus cases are active

National average for active cases is 34 per cent; national capital ranked best by that standard and Uttarakhand comes next.

The global confirmed case count is currently over 12.4 million, with 558,153 fatalities worldwide. As many as 7.24 million people have managed to recover from the virus till now. Four countries--the US, Brazil, India, and Russia--are leading the growth in fresh cases at present. 

In India, the number of reported cases is currently nearing the 800,000-mark, the third-highest in the world. Active cases stand at 276,682, while recoveries stand at 495,515. 21,604 people have lost their lives in the country till now. 

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

#1. India records a new highest one-day spike

India attained the