The total number of coronavirus cases in India today hit the 5,000 mark, according to the latest figures from the Health Ministry.
Total Covid-19 cases rose to 5,194, after 773 new infections were reported in past 24 hours. Health Ministry's figures showed the the death toll rising to 149 while 401 patients have been cured of the virus or discharged.
With 1,018 cases, Maharashtra was the worst hit state, followed by Tamil Nadu at 690 and Delhi at 576. Earlier this week, health ministry officials had linked about 1,500 coronavirus cases in India to the Tablighi Jamaat event held in Delhi last month. Here is total coronavirus cases in India, state-wise Andhra Pradesh - 305 Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 10 Arunachal Pradesh - 1 Assam -27 Bih