The country has so far reported a total of 2,26,62,410 cases and 2,46,146 deaths. Prior to May 7, the daily recorded deaths in the country never crossed the 4,000 mark. With 2,42,399 cumulative deaths recorded until May 8, India’s death toll is the third highest in the world after that of the U.S. and Brazil. However, among the five countries with the highest recorded death toll, daily fatalities are rising only in India. However, it is around 1.97 lakh doses more than what was recorded in the same period, one week ago.

Source: The Hindu May 09, 2021 16:54 UTC