India recorded the biggest spike in daily COVID-19 count as states had registered 6,977 fresh cases in last 24 hours. India overtook Iran to become the 10th nation among the countries worst-hit by coronavirus pandemic.
The total number coronavirus patients in the country stood at 138,845. Maharashtra continued to witness explosion of COVID-19 case.
On Sunday, the state reported 3,041 new coronavirus patients — highest single-day rise so far. The number of deaths crossed 4,000.
As many as 154 people lost their lives due to coronavirus infection in last 24 hours. India's mortality is one of the lowest in the world.