Coronavirus cases in India cross 11,400; death toll rises to 377

 

India coronavirus positive cases have crossed 11,000-mark taking the toll of confirmed patients to 11,439. The total death toll due to COVID-19 now stands at 377. 1,306 patients have recovered so far as per the health ministry’s latest figures released on Wednesday. In 24 hours, 38 deaths and 1076 new cases were reported. Total active COVID-19 cases in India now stands at 9,756.

Maharashtra is the worst affected state in India with 2687 total coronavirus cases while 178 people have died. Mumbai has been badly hit due to COVID-19 outbreak as total positive cases in the city has surged to 1,800. After Maharashtra, it’s Delhi where coronavirus positive cases have crossed 1,500-mark including 28 deaths while 30 people have recovered after getting infected with the coronavirus. Tamil Nadu has also been badly hit with coronavirus as total positive cases here are at 1,173 including 12 deaths while 81 people have recovered after getting infected with the virus.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation and announced the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3, in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. Speaking further, Prime Minister Modi said COVID-19 hotspots and other places will be under strict observation till April 20 and lockdown restrictions may be relaxed in places found to be successful in controlling the spread of coronavirus.