In Pics | Highest spikes in daily Covid-19 cases globally

India set a grim outlook in the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday, reporting 3,14,835 new daily cases, the highest one-day tally anywhere, as its second wave and similar surges elsewhere raised new fears about the ability of health services to cope.The previous record one-day rise in cases was held by the United States, which had 3,07,582 new cases on one day in January, though its tally has since fallen sharply.Brazil recorded a daily record of 4,195 deaths from Covid-19 on April 6, 2021, its highest-ever daily rise in deaths. The country has one of the highest Covid-19 fatality rates in the world.Source: Worldometers.info/DHNS/Agencies

India on April 22, 2021, reported its highest-ever Covid-19 case spike with 3,14,835 new coronavirus cases in the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The country in this wave saw a rapid rise in cases and deaths, leading to a shortage of oxygen, hospital beds and drugs to treat the disease. It is believed a 'double-mutant' variant of the novel coronavirus may be behind it. To battle the surge, the Centre will open vaccine access to all above 18 years on May 1. Credit: Reuters Photo

On January 8, 2021, the United States recorded 3,07,582 Covid-19 cases, which was the highest recorded spike in the world for over three months. The US has had one of the quickest vaccine rollouts in the world with over 26 per cent of the population receiving the vaccine. Credit: Reuters Photo

Brazil's highest Covid-19 case spike stands at 97,586 cases which was recorded on March 25, 2021. Though the country's highest-ever spike is about one-third of the spikes recorded in India and the US, the fatality rate is among the highest in world with the second-highest absolute number of deaths in the world. Credit: Reuters Photo

France recorded its highest-ever daily Covid-19 case spike on November 7, 2020 with 88,790 cases. Europe has witnessed subsequent waves of the Covid-19 pandemic and France saw a rise in patients requiring intensive care in the second and third wave putting pressure on the country's healthcare system. France's cases are also seeing a steady decline. Credit: AFP Photo

On January 8, 2021, the United Kingdom reported its highest-ever daily Covid-19 case spike with 67,928 cases. The country was in complete lockdown from early-January to mid-February with gradual easing of restrictions since according a roadmap set by the government. The country has had one of quickest vaccine rollouts in the world resulting in a steady drop in Covid-19 cases. Credit: AFP Photo

Turkey recorded its highest-ever daily Covid-19 spike with 63,082 cases on April 16, 2021. Turkey is currently facing a second Covid-19 wave and it has been more severe than the first. It's death toll has also been increasing with highest daily tolls being recorded over the past few days. Credit: AFP Photo