Washington, July 12 -- The number of global novel Coronavirus cases was nearing 12.7 million, while the deaths have increased to more than 564,000 on Sunday.
According to Johns Hopkins University, the total number of cases stood at 12,681,472, while the fatalities rose to 564,420, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.
The US accounted for the world's highest number of infections and fatalities at 3,245,158 and 134,764, respectively.
Brazil came in the second place with 1,839,850 infections and 71,469 deaths.
In terms of cases, India ranks third (820,916) followed by Russia (719,449), Peru (322,710), Chile (312,029), Mexico (295,268), the UK (290,502), South Africa (264,184), Ir...