Covid-19 Factoid: Other worst-hit hit nations flatten the curve, but India cases rise

Growth curve in the US is flattening; Brazil and Russia are also showing early signs of descent

The global tally of coronavirus infections is now at 6.8 million and the death toll is nearing 400,000. About 49 per cent of all cases worldwide have now managed to recover. On June 5, the world saw its highest ever single-day spike of over 130,000 cases.

In India, there are now over 235,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, sixth-highest in the world. Of this number, 115,942 cases are still active, while 6,642 patients have succumbed till now. India has reported 9,000-plus cases for three consecutive days now. 

Here are some statistics on the pandemic:

#1 India’s growth curve on upward trajectory