India on Wednesday recorded a spike of 22,752 new COVID-19 cases, taking its tally to 7,42,417, while 482 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
According to the Union Health Ministry, the total count of cases reached 7,42,417 on Wednesday and the death toll has gone up to 20,642. Of the total count of cases, 2,64,944 are active cases and 4,56,831 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated.
According to the Union Health Ministry, Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state reporting 2,17,121 coronavirus cases and 9,250 fatalities.
Tamil Nadu -- the second worst-affected state from COVID-19 -- has 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.
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.
