India passes bleak landmark of 8 million coronavirus infections
People exit a railway station amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, October 29, 2020. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
India crossed a grim milestone of 8 million coronavirus cases on Thursday, with a daily rise of 49,881 infections, health ministry data showed.
The world's second most populous nation also has the second highest tally of infections after the United States, which has recorded 8.8 million.
Cases in India have dipped sharply from September's peak, but experts warn the current festival season could bring another spike.
A man wearing a protective mask is seen among people at a crowded market amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, October 29, 2020. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
The death toll has been low relative to infections, with 517 new deaths in the last 24 hours carrying the total to 120,527, the ministry said.
(Reporting by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a policeman amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a testing center in New Delhi, India, October 29, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree FadnavisA healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a policeman amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a testing center in New Delhi, India, October 29, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
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