India records 45,903 new coronavirus cases; caseload passes 8.5 million
- 09 Nov 2020
Gulf Today Report
India reported 45,903 fresh coronavirus infections, 490 more fatalities in 24 hours.
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country mounted to 8.5 million cases, while the deaths rose to 126,611, health ministry data showed on Monday.
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According to the Union Health Ministry's data India's coronavirus caseload went past 8.5 million.
The Indian Capital, New Delhi, witnessed its highest single-day jump in virus cases as 7,745 persons were found positive in a 24-hour period.
The government has warned that cases could surge during the ongoing festival season.
The capital’s air quality levels are plummeting to the "severe” category. A recent government report projected New Delhi may see up to 15,000 daily cases in the winter months.
Still, infections are rising in some parts of the country, even as active cases decline nationwide.
The government has warned that cases could surge during the ongoing festival season, asking people to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
