WHO reports 'largest daily increase' in COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported the largest daily increase in global coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, registering more than 183,000 new infections in 24 hours.

With this, the number of infections as of Sunday evening rose to 8.8 million cases worldwide, with more than 465,000 deaths.

He also urged countries to double-down on the fundamental public health measures that are known to limit spread. Meanwhile, the WHO Executive Director, Michael Ryan, said the increase in the number of infections globally is because the disease is now being reported in most ‘populous’ countries.

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