World

India's coronavirus infections below 40,000 for fourth day in a row

03 December 2020 - 08:31 By Reuters
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
A closeup shows an ampoule making machine inside a manufacturing unit of Schott Kaisha, India's largest vial manufacturer, in Jambusar in the western state of Gujarat, India, December 1, 2020.
REUTERS/Amit Dave A closeup shows an ampoule making machine inside a manufacturing unit of Schott Kaisha, India's largest vial manufacturer, in Jambusar in the western state of Gujarat, India, December 1, 2020.
Image: AMIT DAVE

India's daily rise in coronavirus infections stayed below 40,000 for a fourth straight day, as 35,551 new cases took the tally to 9.53 millon, health ministry data showed on Thursday.

India's daily rate has fallen since the south Asian nation reported the world's highest such tallies through most of August and September, despite a busy festival season last month that experts had warned could trigger a spike in infections.

But its tally remains the world's second highest after the United States, where the figure is 13.7 million.

Deaths in India rose by 526, taking the toll to 138,648, the ministry added. 

subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Most read

  1. Another honorary doctorate for Esther Mahlangu, for 'mathematical prowess' South Africa
  2. New tobacco laws may worsen illicit trade, global conference hears South Africa
  3. Price of petrol set to rise in May, diesel to decrease news
  4. LISTEN | 'There was communication between the accused,' Senzo Meyiwa trial hears South Africa
  5. Sergeant attending to domestic violence complaint shot dead with own pistol South Africa

Latest Videos

PSG upset Barcelona to book a duel against Dortmund in UCL semis
Young Ugandans dream of being professional wrestlers