COVID-19 deaths in India rise to 199; total cases at 6,412

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New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in India has increased to 6,412 and 199 people have died from the pandemic across the country, Union Health Ministry confirmed today.

In last 12 hours, there has been an increase of 547 new COVID-19 cases and 30 deaths.

Additionally, the confirmed cases of coronavirus include 6,341 Indians and 71 foreign nationals.

15 states and Union Territories account for more than 95 per cent of India’s total coronavirus cases.

While Maharashtra has reported over 200 new cases and 25 deaths, taking the state’s tally to 1,364, the highest in the country, according to Health Ministry.

At present, the number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 5,709, while 503 people were either cured or discharged and 1 had migrated to Singapore.