Covid-19 Factoid: India reduces fatality rate, scales up testing after dip

National capital Delhi suddenly takes a worrying turn, records over 6,000 new cases to its tally for two straight days.

The global count of coronavirus cases is now over 48 million, of which over 12.5 million cases are active. The global death toll has now crossed 1.23 million, with the US having the greatest number of deaths. 

In India, the confirmed case count is now over 8.36 million, of which 527,962 cases are currently active. Recovery rate has now crossed 92 per cent and the death toll stands at 124,315.

Here are some insights on the spread of the virus:

1. India added over 700 new death cases in a day, a 15-day high

India recorded 704 new deaths on