India now has the fastest-growing daily coronavirus caseload of any country in the world, and has reported more than 75,000 infections for the fourth consecutive day. The crowded subway, a lifeline for millions of people in capital New Delhi, will be reopened in a phased manner from Sept. 7. The South Asian country has the third-highest caseload after the United States and Brazil, and its fatalities are the fourth-highest. Even as eight Indian states remain among the worst-hit regions and contribute nearly 73% of the total infections, the virus is now spreading fast in the vast hinterlands, with experts warning that the month of September could be the most challenging. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Source: Daily Sun August 30, 2020 16:07 UTC