A health worker collects a swab sample from a child in Kolkata, India
GENEVA, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases, with the total rising by 284,196 in 24 hours.
The biggest increases were from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, according to a daily report.
Deaths rose by 9,753, the biggest one-day increase since a record high of 9,797 deaths on Apr 30.
The previous WHO record for new cases was 259,848 on July 18.
Deaths have been averaging 5,000 a day in July, up from an average of 4,600 a day in June. — NNN-AGENCIES
