India's COVID-19 count inched towards the grim milestone of 70,000. The states witnessed a record jump in coronavirus cases — over 4,000 COVID-19 patients were confirmed in last 24 hours.
The total number of coronavirus cases in India increased to 67,152, according to ministry of health and family welfare. Only four states in India accounted for more than 66% of the total coronavirus cases in country.
Maharashtra became the first state to report 20,000 coronavirus cases in the country. The COVID-19 count in the state was nearly equal to the next three states put together.
Tamil Nadu saw a surge in COVID-19 count after Koyambedu market in Chennai emerged as the hostspot which recorded over 1,500 coronavirus cases.