As many as 22 countries have more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases each and India is one among them. But India’s case progression has been slower compared to some of these countries.
India’s testing rates are still among the lowest in the world.
Progression of cases
The chart shows the % of countries that took more days (blue) or fewer days (purple) than India to cross a certain number of cases.
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For instance, 27% countries took more days than India to jump from 5,000 to 10,000 cases, while 68% countries took fewer days. The more days a country takes to reach a mark, the better.
How fast are cases progressing?
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Progression of deaths
The chart shows the % of countries which took more days or fewer days than India to cross a certain number of deaths.
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For instance, 19% countries took more days than India to jump from 250 to 350 deaths, while 71% countries took fewer days. The more days a country takes to reach a mark, the better.
How fast are deaths progressing?
Lagging behind in tests
India’s testing rates continue to be poor compared to other countries. The table compares tests per million population in select countries as of March 24, April 3 and April 13.
India’s testing rate as of April 13 was still behind the listed countries’ March 24 rate, except Pakistan’s.
Tests per million
Published - April 15, 2020 12:34 am IST
