coronavirus count today hit two grim milestones as the tally crossed 10 lakh while the death toll crossed 25,000. The total coronavirus cases rose to 10,03,832 after a record 34,956 fresh infections were reported in past 24 hours.
The death toll rose to 25,602, including 687 in past 24 hours.According to the Union Health Ministry, India has 3,42,473 active COVID-19 cases, which is around a third of the country's infection tally.
Recoveries rose to 6,35,756 including a record number of 22,942 number of patients declared cured in 24 hours.India's first COVID-19 case was detected on January 30 in Kerala.
It was for the sixth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 28,000. The huge surge in cases has led several states.