India reports record 45,720 new COVID-19 cases, deaths rise by more than 1000

The country now has 1,24 million cases.
The country now has 1,24 million cases. Photo credit: Getty

India has reported a record jump in its COVID-19 cases with new infections rising by 45,720 on Wednesday.

The country now has a total of 1.24 million cases, according to its Health Ministry. 

Deaths have also risen dramatically with an increase of 1129 taking the overall toll to 29,861.

India is currently the third-hardest hit country after the US and Brazil.