Total Covid-19 cases rise to 19,984 in India; death toll at 640

at 9:55 am

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 19,984 and 640 died from the pandemic, the Union Health Ministry said this morning.

In the past 24 hours, 1,383 fresh coronavirus cases have been reported.

At least 50 people succumbed to the pandemic in a day.

Maharashtra continues to remain worst affected state with 5,218 coronavirus cases.

While Gujarat has replaced Delhi in the second place with 2,178 COVID-19 cases, there are 2,156 cases in national capital, Health Ministry data showed.

Other states with a high virus hit included Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, Goa and Manipur have declared themselves as Coronavirus free states.

At present, the number of active coronavirus cases stands at 15,474, while 3,869 people have cured or discharged.