India reported a record 115,736 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, taking the total to over 12.8 million, data from the health ministry showed. Its deaths rose by 630 to 166,177.

This marks the second time within a week that more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in India. On Monday, 103,558 cases were reported.

Facing the surge, the Indian capital of New Delhi on Tuesday announced a nighttime curfew until April 30.

The 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew ordered closure of non-essential businesses, and vehicles may only be used for emergencies.