(LiveMint)
India reported 78,512 new novel coronavirus infections on Monday, slightly fewer than its record set the previous day when it posted the biggest, single-day tally of infections of any country in the pandemic. With 971 new deaths, the cumulative toll reached 64,469.
The coronavirus cases in the country mounted to 36,21,246 including 7,81,975 active cases, 27,74,802 cured/discharged/migrated. With 1,93,889 active cases, the coronavirus situation in Maharashtra continues to remain the most affected state followed. Andhra Pradesh has 99,129 active cases while Karnataka reported 88,110 active cases.
8,46,278 samples were tested on August 30 and over 4.23 crores samples have been tested so far, as per the information provided by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
