Germany surpasses 3 million cases

The Robert Koch Institute's daily update comes as Germany's third wave shows few signs of abating. India has overtaken Brazil to become the second-hardest-hit country in the world. Follow DW for the latest.

The number of coronavirus cases in Germany passed the 3-million mark on Monday as the country's third wave showed few signs of easing up.

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said the total number of infections now stands at 3,011,513, after Germany's disease control center confirmed 13,245 more cases.

The RKI said the country's latest death toll from the virus is 78,452.

Since the first infection was detected in Bavaria at the end of January 2020, Germany has been grappling with lockdowns, bailouts and finger-pointing — now with the prospect of nationwide curfews being considered— as hospitals edge closer to being overwhelmed.