NEW DELHI, May 30 (NNN-UNI) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in India surpassed 170,000-mark, reaching 173,763 today, even as the death toll stood at 4,971, said the data issued by the federal health ministry, a short while ago.
As many as 265 new deaths, besides fresh 7,964 positive cases were reported since Friday.
This is the biggest spike both in the numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the country so far.
“As of 8:00 a.m. (local time) today, 4,971 deaths have been recorded in the country,” read the information, released by the ministry.
On Friday morning the number of COVID-19 cases in the country was 165,700, and the death toll was 4,706.
According to ministry officials, so far 82,370 people have been discharged from hospitals after showing improvement.
“The number of active cases in the country right now is 86,422,” read the information.
Today marks the 67th straight day of the ongoing Lock-down across the country, announced by the government to contain the spread of the pandemic.
The Lock-down, announced on Mar 25, was extended for the third time on May 17 till May 31. The fourth phase begins from Monday.– NNN-UNI
