Covid 4th wave: From first case to 50 crore infection in 877 days - Every day 6-10 lakh people are being found infected across the world, while 1,500 to 3,000 deaths are taking place. Fourth wave has hit 10 countries.
Global Covid-19 caseload crosses grim milestone of 400 million with most cases in US, India - The US reported 77,025,027 cases and 908,262 deaths, both the highest counts around the world, accounting for more than 19% of the global cases.
Singapore on Friday reported 3,155 new COVID-19 infections, comprising 2,794 local infections and 361 imported ones, taking the nationwide tally to 307,813 since the start of the pandemic.
According to the broadcaster, the first child to be administered the vaccine was an eight-year-old indigenous boy who was vaccinated at a Sao Paulo hospital.