Latestly : Apr 03, 2020, 09:19 PM
New Delhi: India on Friday witnessed the biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases, as 478 people were tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The number of coronavirus cases rose to 2,547. Out of the total cases, 162 people have been discharges so far. Sixty-two deaths were also reported in the country. Currently, there are 2,322 active cases in India.Maharashtra is the worst-hit state as over 300 people have been contracted the deadly virus until now. A total of 335 positive cases were reported from the state, while 16 people also lost their lives. Over 100 people were tested positive in Maharashtra’s capital Mumbai. On Wednesday, the first coronavirus patient from Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi died, after which panic gripped the area. Till now, three positive cases have been detected from Dharavi until now.Kerala is the second worst-affected state of the country. The number of COVID-19 cases rose to 286 in this southern state of the country. Two deaths were also reported in Kerala. To avoid the spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day countrywide lockdown in the country. India will remain under complete shutdown till April 14.