India records worst day of COVID-19 pandemic: 3,900 new coronavirus cases, 195 deaths in 24 hours
Maharashtra saw a record spike in COVID-19 cases as over 1,500 people tested positive for coronavirus in 24 hoursWest Bengal's coronavirus count crossed 1,200 as 296 fresh cases were added on Monday
PremiumIndia's COVID-19 count saw the biggest spike on Monday as the country recorded 3,900 fresh cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus cases in India stood at 46,433, according to the ministry of health and family welfare.
The death toll related to COVID-19 infection rose to 1,568. As many as 195 people succumbed to death on Monday. This was the highest number of deaths reported in a single day. Maharashtra recorded 35 deaths on Monday, the second highest number of deaths in a day.
Maharashtra was the hardest-hit state by coronavirus infection. The state saw a record spike in COVID-19 cases as over 1,500 people tested positive for coronavirus on Monday. The total coronavirus count in the state increased to 14,541. The death toll in the state climbed to 583.
Mumbai Police have announced that Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in the city till May 17. "The movement of one or more persons for all non-essential services, except for medical reasons, will be prohibited between 8 pm and 7 am," the police said.
Tamil Nadu also witnessed the highest spike in COVID-19 count in a single day. At least 537 peopler were diagnosed with coronavirus infection on Monday.
Delhi reported 396 coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the total COVID-19 count in the state to 4,898.
The coronavirus cases in Gujarat was also on rise. The state added 376 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. With this, the coronavirus count in the state has increased to 5,804. Gujarat has witnessed 319 COVID-19 fatalities.
West Bengal's coronavirus count crossed 1,200 as 296 fresh cases were added on Monday.
Starting Monday, India began its third phase of nationwide lockdown to mitigate the spread of the virus. "During lockdown and containment activities, we have been able to control cases relatively. The curve is relatively flat as of now," said health ministry's joint secretary Lav Agarwal.
India's recovery rate has improved to 27.52%. Over 12,500 people have recovered from the disease so far. Kerala has recorded one of the best recovery rates in the country. Out of the 500 confirmed cases, 462 people were cured from the disease. In Delhi, 1,431 people have recovered from the deadly disease. Tamil Nadu reported 3,550 coronavirus cases and 1,409 people were discharged from the hospital.
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