Maharashtra becomes the first state in the country to report over 2,000 coronavirus cases. With over 300 fresh cases registered in last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra increased to 2,334.
As many as 242 people tested positive for novel coronavirus infection in Mumbai in last 24 hours. India's financial capital, was severely affected by coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Mumbai accounted for over 1,500 COVID-19 cases. The death toll in the state increased to 160. Mumbai alone reported 101 deaths since the outbreak emerged.
87% of coronavirus deaths has co-morbidity conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart diease, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.