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From 500 to 5.6 million in 6 months, India's Covid-19 surge continues

While 88,935 people have died in India so far, the country has managed to keep the fatality rate at less than two per cent

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A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment(PPE) collects a nasal sample from a policeman, during a check-up campaign for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) set up inside a police station, in Mumbai

Sachin P Mampatta Ruchika Chitravanshi Mumbai/New Delhi

1 min read Last Updated : Sep 23 2020 | 12:05 AM IST

From when the lockdown was imposed on March 24, the number of Covid-19 cases has shot up from 500 to almost 5.6 mn, making India one of the world’s worst-hit countries, second only to the US (6.86 mn cases).

While 88,935 people have died in India so far, the country has managed to keep the fatality rate at less than two per cent. With the virus spreading, the disease is no longer concentrated to a few districts.

While the curve seems to be declining in US and Brazil, cases are still on the rise in India.

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Coronavirus Tests Coronavirus Vaccine

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