India's 161,736 new coronavirus infections are world's highest
Devotees are seen on the banks of the Ganges river during Kumbh Mela, or the Pitcher Festival, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in Haridwar, India, April 12, 2021. REUTERS
India reported 161,736 new coronavirus infections today, hitting the world's highest daily tally once again, for a total of 13.69 million cases, health ministry data showed.
Deaths rose by 879 to 171,058. Numbers typically fall on Tuesdays because of delayed results from tests done on weekends.
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