Coronavirus / Coronavirus cases in India double in 6 days, cross 10,000; death toll rises to 339

The number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 10,363 after doubling in six days, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the death toll due to the virus has surged to 339 in the country. Out of all the cases, 8,988 cases are active, while 1,036 patients have been cured, discharged or migrated till now.

India TV : Apr 14, 2020, 09:26 AM
New Delhi: India coronavirus positive cases have crossed 10,000-mark taking the toll of confirmed patients to 10,363 including 339 deaths while 1,036 have recovered as per health ministry's latest figures. In the last 24-hours, India has witnessed a total of 1,211 new cases and 31 deaths, according to the latest data by the health ministry. Out of 10,363-figure, it includes 8,988 active cases, 1035 cured/discharged/migrated and 339 deaths.

Maharashtra is the worst affected state in India with confirmed coronavirus cases above 2,300-mark while 160 people have died. Mumbai has been badly hit due to COVID-19 outbreak as total positive cases in the city has surged to 1,540. 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 11 deaths.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 10 AM today and as expected he may announce the extension of lockdown. Though the announcement of lockdown extension is very likely, it will be important to see whether the prime minister announces some relaxation in regions that do not have coronavirus cases. Moreover, the business industry will also be looking forward to Modi's address expecting a coronavirus relief package.