India's COVID-19 count rose sharply on Friday with states confirming over 650 fresh cases in last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus patients in the country climbed to 6,412.
Maharashtra witnessed a record surge in COVID-19 patients as 229 fresh cases reported on Thursday. As many as 30 people passed away due to COVID-19 infection in last 24 hours, taking the total death toll in the country to 199.
At least 15 people died only in Maharashtra, bringing the toll in the state to 99. Maharashtra accounts for over 40% of all cornavirus deaths in the country.
After Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu is severely affected by coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus cases in the state increased to 834 after 96 cases were confirmed in last 24 hours.