The South Asian nation reported greater than 200,000 new instances and greater than 1,000 deaths over a 24-hour interval on Thursday, in response to well being ministry information. A lot of the new infections are being reported in a handful of states, together with the western state of Maharashtra, which is dwelling to India’s monetary capital Mumbai.

Authorities information additionally means that extra states are displaying an upward trajectory in reported instances, which have been rising since February. The demise price can also be rising as hospitals face stress over provides, together with the variety of beds accessible. For instance, a health care provider’s affiliation within the state of Gujarat has reportedly requested the federal government to make sure 100% oxygen provide for hospitals treating Covid-19 sufferers.

India nonetheless has a comparatively excessive restoration price.

Earlier this week, India overtook Brazil to develop into the second worst-infected nation behind america, simply months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly declared victory over Covid-19.