New Delhi: India’s affected tally touched 2,76,583 on Wednesday morning with 9985 fresh cases being reported in the last 24 hours, as per the update on Health Ministry’s website till 8 am.
At least 274 people died of the virus in a single day taking the total death toll to 7,745.
Maharashtra became the first state in the country to report over 90,000 coronavirus infections followed by Tamil Nadu (34,914), Delhi (31,309), Gujarat (21,014), the ministry reported.
On a positive note, nearly 1.35 lakh people have recovered from the deadly virus, improving the recovery rate to 48 per cent, it added.
Also Read: Odisha Corona Tally Touches 3250 With 110 Fresh Cases From 17 Districts