Global Covid Cases Fast Approach 533 Million

The total number of Covid cases is fast approaching 533 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world.

According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 532,689,877 while the death toll from the virus reached 6,313,629 on Wednesday morning.

The US has recorded 85,901,797 cases so far and 1,031,613 people have died from the virus in the country, the data shows.

India’s Covid tally rose to 43,158,087 on Tuesday, as 2,338 new cases were registered in 24 hours, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data.

Besides, 19 deaths from the pandemic were reported across the country since Monday morning, taking the total death toll to 524,630.

There are still 17,883 active Covid-19 cases in the country, with an increase of 185 active cases during the past 24 hours.

So far, 42,615,574 people have been successfully cured and discharged from hospitals, of whom 2,134 were discharged in the past 24 hours.

Bangladesh registered 26 new Covid cases in 24 hours till Tuesday, taking the country’s total caseload to 1,953,507, health authorities said.

The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,131 as no deaths were reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.