The UN health agency said in its latest epidemiological update that even though there was a “downward trend” in the number of cases in Europe, the region still has the biggest proportion of new cases and deaths globally. The WHO noted that Africa reported the highest increase in new cases and deaths, driven by South Africa, Algeria and Kenya. Expand Close Cases are rising in some cities in India (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) AP/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Cases are rising in some cities in India (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)In India, 44,376 new confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours. The latest increase has taken the total number of cases to 9.22 million, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The situation remains grim in New Delhi, which is recording the highest number of cases in the country.

Source: Irish Independent November 25, 2020 11:15 UTC