The number of novel coronavirus cases in the country has now crossed 40,000-mark to 40,263, according to the latest health ministry data.
Along with that, the death toll in the country increased to 1,306, it added. Here are the ten things you need to know about the extent of the pandemic in the country: 1) The total 1,306 number of deaths reported today include 83 deaths in the last 24 hours.
2) The number of confirmed cases rose to 40,263 after adding 2,487 more cases reported since Thursday evening. 3) The number of active cases in India jumped by 1,535 to 28,070 while the number of those cured/discharged rose by 869 to 10,886.