COVID-19 cases rise to 23,077 in India; death toll at 718

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New Delhi (NVI): The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has increased to 23,077 while 718 people have died due to it across the country, the Union Health Ministry said this morning.

In the past 24 hours, 1,684 fresh COVID-19 infections were reported, it said.

The total confirmed cases of coronavirus include 23,000 Indians and 77 foreign nationals.

Maharashtra remains the worst affected state with 6,430 cases and 283 casualties. The state has become the epicenter of coronavirus cases in the country with Mumbai alone having over 4,000 cases.

The other worst affected states are, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

Meanwhile, in Delhi the total number of coronavirus cases rose to 2,376 with 50 deaths, as per data of Health Ministry.

At least 4,749 patients have been cured or the virus or discharged.