5,611 coronavirus cases in 24 hours as India sees biggest one-day spike
International Desk Published: 20 May 2020, 10:18 AM
A medic takes a sample test at KEM Hospital, during the ongoing nationwide lockdown, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)
India saw biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases on Wednesday morning with 5,611 cases of infections and 140 deaths in 24 hours. The death toll climbed to 3,303 with as many as 140 fatalities in the last 24 hours, reports India Today.
According to the updated data by Union Health Ministry on Wednesday, the total number of cases in India reached 1,06,750.
These include 61,149 active cases, while 42,297 people recovered or discharged, the health ministry said.
The total confirmed cases include foreign nationals too who were tested in India.
Maharashtra, the worst hit due to coronavirus, saw over 2,000 cases in 24 hours. The state tally stood at 37,136 infections, followed by Tamil Nadu (12,448) and Gujarat (12,140).
