New Delhi Goes Into Lockdown Amid Surge

India is experiencing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, with New Delhi reporting over 25,000 new infections in a single day. This spike has led to the highest daily increase since the pandemic began, prompting health officials to implement strict measures to prevent the healthcare system from collapsing. The country has now surpassed 15 million total infections and recorded over 178,000 deaths.

What was the highest daily rise in cases since the start of the pandemic?

What is the total number of deaths reported in India due to COVID-19?