July 9: India’s COVID-19 cases rise to 767296, death toll climbs to 21129

India’s total of coronavirus cases rose to 7,42,417 on Wednesday which includes 2,64,944 active cases, and 4,56,830 patients that have been cured/discharged while the death toll is at 20,642, as per the data provided by the Union Health Ministry. In the last 24 hours, as many as 22,752 new COVID-19 cases and 482 deaths were reported.

The Indian Council of Medical Research on Wednesday informed that a total of 1,04,73,771 samples tested for COVID-19 up to July 7. Of these, 2,62,679 samples were tested on Tuesday.

Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state reporting 2,17,121 coronavirus cases and 9,250 fatalities. Followed by Tamil Nadu with a total of 1,18,594 cases and 1,636 deaths due to coronavirus. While Delhi has a total of 1,02,831 COVID-19 cases including 3,165 deaths.