Photo: ReutersIndia's toll from the coronavirus surged past 200,000 on Wednesday - the country's deadliest day - as shortages of oxygen, medical supplies and hospital staff compounded a record number of new infections. It was also the deadliest day so far, with 3293 fatalities carrying the toll to 201,187. Experts believe the official tally vastly underestimates the actual toll in a nation of 1.35 billion, however. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said people were falling sick more severely and for longer, stacking up the pressure. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed $US10 million ($NZ13.8 million), adding on Twitter, "We stand ready to donate extra medical supplies, too."

Source: Otago Daily Times April 28, 2021 08:15 UTC