Indian health chiefs have confirmed another 4,205 coronavirus deaths, setting another daily record and taking its official Covid-19 toll past 250,000 as it battles a surge in infections. About 370,000 new cases were added in the last 24 hours, pushing India’s total past 23 million, according to the health ministry. The figures are considered vast undercounts due to insufficient testing and records, among other factors. Even though daily cases have shown early signs of flattening, experts have cautioned authorities not to let down their guard. With nearly four million cases still active, health care systems remain strained with limited hospital beds, oxygen and medicine.

Source: The Irish Times May 12, 2021 07:25 UTC