India on Saturday, 10 April, reported 1,45,384 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,32,05,926. The death toll increased by 794 to 1,68,436.
This is the biggest one-day rise in cases in the country ever since the pandemic began.
While Maharashtra reported 55,411 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the state of Uttar Pradesh too recorded its highest ever tally with 12,787 cases.
- Amid the worrying surge in cases, several states have flagged the issue of vaccine shortages, asking the Centre to intervene
- Delhi on Friday reported 8,521 new coronavirus cases, while Maharashtra recorded 58,993 fresh infections
- A weekend lockdown came into force in Maharashtra at 8 pm on Friday, and will last till 7 am on Monday
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Maharashtra Reports 55.4K Cases
Maharashtra reported 55,411 new COVID-19 cases, 53,005 recoveries and 309 deaths in the last 24 hours.
UP Records Highest Tally with 12.7K Cases
The state of Uttar pradesh recorded its highest ever tally with 12,787 cases in 24 hours.
4,401 New Cases in Rajasthan
Rajasthan recorded 4,401 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths and 562 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
3,309 New Cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh reported 3,309 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths and 1,053 recoveries in the past 24 hours.