India's coronavirus crisis has hit a grim new record, with 3,689 deaths recorded on Sunday - the highest 24-hour rise since the pandemic began. So far, the virus has killed 215,542 people, although experts believe the actual numbers of both cases and deaths are likely considerably higher. Hospitals, morgues and crematoriums have been overwhelmed as the country has reported more than 300,000 daily cases for more than 10 days straight. India's coronavirus crisis has hit a grim new record, with 3,689 deaths recorded on Sunday - the highest 24-hour rise since the pandemic began. Daily cases have spiked since then.

Source: The Nation May 02, 2021 09:00 UTC