Most populous nations report new peaks in infection as Covid lockdowns ease

Health experts warn that a second wave of infections could hit unless testing is expanded dramatically once the lockdowns are relaxed

At least 3,563,596 people have been infected by the novel coronavirus so far across the globe, while the total number of deaths from the disease stands at 248,135, according to worldometer data.

While millions of people took advantage of easing coronavirus lockdowns to enjoy spring, some of the world's most populous countries reported worrisome new peaks in infections on Sunday, including India, which saw its biggest single-day jump yet.

Second in population only to China, India reported more than 2,600 new infections.

In Russia, new cases exceeded 10,000 for the first time.

The confirmed death toll in Britain climbed