The global COVID-19 total topped 6 million cases today, as Brazil's cases hit new daily highs and as large numbers continue to be reported in other large countries such as the United States, Russia, and India.It took only 9 days for illnesses to rise from 5 million to 6 million, which is 3 days less than it took for totals to rise from 3 million to 4 million, and from 4 million to 5 million.
The global total is at 6,014,117, and 367,627 people have died from their infections, according to the Johns Hopkins online dashboard.No let-up in epicenter casesBrazil reported 26,928 cases yesterday, a daily record daily, while adding 1,124 deaths, lifting its fatality count above Spain's to fifth highest in the world, Agence France-Presse reported.