AdvertisementThe world saw the largest daily increase yet in coronavirus cases yesterday, official statistics have shown as the pandemic continues to accelerate and wreak havoc globally. World Health Organization (WHO) figures revealed 183,020 Covid-19 infections were recorded on Sunday, June 21 — topping the previous high of 181,000 on Thursday, June 18. But the actual number of Covid-19 cases since the virus was first spotted in China in December will be drastically higher because of a lack of mass-testing and the large proportion of asymptomatic cases. German officials yesterday revealed the coronavirus reproduction rate has jumped to 2.88, taking infections above the level needed to contain it over the longer term. South Korea today confirmed a second wave of coronavirus as the health minister warned of a 'grave situation' in the country.

Source: Daily Mail June 22, 2020 09:29 UTC