New Delhi (NVI): 824 people have died of coronavirus in the country so far while total confirmed cases stand at 26,496, according to data released Union Health Ministry this morning.
There are 19,868 active cases in the country and 5,803 have been cured or discharged.
1,990 fresh Covid-19 infections have reported in the past 24 hours, the biggest single-day jump.
Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state, with 7,628 cases and 323 deaths.
Gujarat has also shown a surge in the number of cases with 3,071 total confirmed cases and 133 deaths so far.
Meanwhile, the Central government yesterday relaxed some lockdown curbs. It allowed shops and markets in rural areas and stand-alone shops in urban areas to open, but with 50 per cent workforce. However, malls or any shops in malls, and sale of non-essential items through e-commerce platforms continue to remain shut.
Over 2,00,000 people gave died of the global pandemic, with more than 50,000 dead in the US alone.
