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Coronavirus update: India records world’s biggest single-day jump in infections, global cases reach 25 million,  ABC News , 31 Aug 20, India has broken a global record for the highest number of coronavirus infections recorded in a day, as the country continues to further ease pandemic restrictions nationwide.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally has topped 25 million, according to figures by Johns Hopkins University.

Meanwhile, far-right protesters and others have stormed the German parliament building following a protest against the country’s pandemic restrictions.

This story will be regularly updated throughout Monday.

India records world’s biggest single-day jump in virus casesThe Health Ministry on Sunday local time also reported 948 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking total fatalities to 63,498.

India has now reported more than 75,000 infections for four straight days.

The surge has raised the country’s total virus tally to over 3.5 million and comes at a time when India is reopening its subway networks and allowing sports and religious events in a limited manner from next month as part of efforts to revive the economy.

Even as eight Indian states remain among the worst-hit regions and contribute nearly 73 per cent of the total infections, the virus is now spreading fast in the vast hinterlands, with experts warning that the month of September could be the most challenging.

Global cases reach 25 millionThe number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally has topped 25 million, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

The United States leads the count with 5.9 million cases, followed by Brazil with 3.8 million and India with 3.5 million.

The real number of people infected by the virus around the world is believed to be much higher — perhaps 10 times higher in the US, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention — given testing limitations and the many mild cases that have gone unreported or unrecognised.

Global deaths from COVID-19 stand at over 842,000, with the US having the highest number with 182,779, followed by Brazil with 120,262 and Mexico with 63,819.

Far-right pandemic restriction protesters attempt to storm German parliament