India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population as against global figure of 4.1: Health Ministry
Coronavirus | India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population as against global figure of 4.1: Health Ministry PTINEW DELHI, MAY 19, 2020 18:15 IST UPDATED: MAY 19, 2020 18:14 IST SHARE ARTICLE 0PRINTA A A A record number of 1,08,233 samples were tested for COVID-19 on May 18 in the country. File A record number of 1,08,233 samples were tested for COVID-19 on May 18 in the country. File Referring to data from WHO situation report-119, the Ministry said 3,11,847 COVID-19 mortalities have been reported till May 19 worldwide which is about 4.1 deaths per lakh population. India has so far about 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population as against the global figure of 4.1, the Union Health Ministry said as the number of fatalities due to coronavirus infection in the country rose to 3,163 on May 19 and the total cases reached 1,01,139. Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India | State-wise tracker for coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates Also, a rec...