WHO reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases, with total rising by 284,196 in 24 hours
WHO reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases, with total rising by 284,196 in 24 hours

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases, with the total rising by 284, 196 in 24 hours.

The biggest increases were from the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa, according to a daily report. Deaths rose by 9, 753, the biggest one-day increase since a record high of 9, 797 deaths in April 30.

The previous WHO record for new cases was 259, 848 on July 18. Deaths have been averaging 5, 000 a day in July, up from an average of 4, 600 a day in June.