India, in terms of its confirmed cases, is closing in on three European countries, whose health systems collapsed under the pandemic — Italy, the U.K. and Spain. These three countries have, however, registered deaths five-six times more than India.
According to the Union Health Ministry, India’s current fatality rate is 2.80%. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat continue to lead in terms of cases.
Here is a list of State Helpline numbers. You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here.
Here are the latest update:
11.05 am | Odisha
90 new cases in Odisha
Ninety more COVID-19 cases were detected in Odisha on Thursday taking the State’s total to 2,478, Health Department official said.
The number of active cases stands at 1,053, while 1,416 had recovered. Nine people have died – seven of COVID and two of other ailments.
Of the 90 new cases, 79 were detected in quarantine centres and 11 were local contacts, according to the Health Department.
10.50 am | India
Major uptick in COVID-19 cases in the past week and it’s not just the usual suspects
In the past two weeks, 90,986 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in India. Four States – Maharashtra, T