India Sets World Record of 314,835 New COVID-19 Cases In a Single Day - More than 1 Million People Infected in Just 4 Days & Hospitals Running out of Oxygen

India has so far administered more than 130 million doses to health workers, frontline staff and those above the age of 45.

Victory against the virus was declared prematurely. 

In less than 12 days, the COVID-19 positivity rate doubled to 17%, while in Delhi it hit 30%.

Hospitals across India have filled to capacity but this time it is predominately the young taking up the beds.

In Delhi, 65% of cases are under 40 years old.

The Indian government is holding major conversations with Pfizer to supply COVID-19 vaccine at a lower price to save the country. 

India has witnessed a rapid rise in COVID-19 case numbers over the past month driven by a Hindu festival attended by millions, lax safety protocols, and variants of the virus, including a new strain.