The total number of coronavirus cases in India increased to 29,435 after 1,543 fresh Covid-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
The death toll went up to 934, showed the numbers released from Health Ministry as 62 casualties were reported in past 24 hours.
The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 21,632, while 6,868 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.
With 8,590 cases and 369 deaths, Maharashtra is the worst hit state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said economy needs to be given importance too while fighting COVID-19 and asked chief ministers to plan for the way ahead after two phases of lockdowns end on May 3.
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