At 276, India sees highest one-day Covid toll this year

India reported the highest single-day death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic this year, with 276 fatalities recorded on Tuesday. Fresh cases too rose to 47,281, the highest daily count since November 11. ​​​The last time more Covid-related deaths were recorded in a single day was December 30 last year, when the toll was 300. Tuesday’s number was a sharp rise from the 197 fatalities recorded on Monday and 213 on Sunday.