Coronavirus: India Reports Highest Single-Day Spike with Over 3,46,786 Cases
India recorded 3,46,786 new coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic broke out last year. According to the official data issued by the Union Health Ministry, the country has recorded 2,624 new deaths due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours
The country's total infection count has mounted to 1,66,10,481 cases, while 1,89,544 people have succumbed to the viral infection so far. Currently, there are 25,52,940 active cases of COVID-19 in the country, said the official data of the ministry. As many as 1,38,67,997 recoveries have been reported so far, out of which 2,19,838 were reported in the last 24 hours.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 27,61,99,222 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to April 23. Of these, 17,53,569 were tested yesterday. Meanwhile, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the country stands at 13,83,79,832.
Maharashtra: 66,836 cases reported
On Saturday, the state reported 66,836 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 74,045 patients recovered and 773 died. So far, 41.61 lakh people have been affected by the epidemic in the state. Of these, 34.04 lakh people have recovered, while 63,252 have died. Currently, there are about 6.91 lakh people, who are undergoing treatment.
Delhi: Over 24,000 cases reported in the last 24 hours
On Saturday, 24,331 coronavirus cases reported in the state. Meanwhile, 23,572 people recovered and 348 died. So far, 9.80 lakh people have been infected here. Of these, 8.75 lakh have cured, while 13,541 patients lost their lives. Currently, there are 92,029 patients who are undergoing treatment.
Gujarat: Over 13,000 cases reported here
On Friday, 13,105 fresh cases reported in the state. At the same time, 5010 people were recovered and 137 died. Till now, 4.53 lakh people have been infected. Of these, 3.55 lakh have been cured, while 5877 patients have died. There are 92,084 patients who are undergoing treatment.
