India’s new COVID-19 cases rise by 45,083

India’s new coronavirus infections are driven by surging cases in the southern state of Kerala. Above, residents register to have a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (AFP)

• Country’s COVID-19 cases stand at about 32.7 million, with deaths rising by 460 to 437,830 in the last 24 hours

NEW DELHI: India reported 45,083 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, according to data from the health ministry, driven by surging cases in the southern state of Kerala.
The country’s COVID-19 cases stood at about 32.7 million, with deaths rising by 460 to 437,830 in the last 24 hours, data showed.
In Kerala, where cases have spiked in the wake of a major festival, the state government reported 31,265 new infections late on Saturday — comprising nearly 70 percent of the country’s total new daily cases.
The state plans to lock down hard-hit areas and restrict public movement to mainly essential services and emergencies, according to an order issued on Saturday.