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COVID-19 death toll in India nears 1,000; 62 death in last 24 hours, biggest jump so far
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India inched towards the grim milestone of 30,000 mark. The states registered 1,543 fresh coronavirus cases in last 24 hours. The death toll from the virus surged to 62, the highest reported so far in a single day. Maharashtra recorded 27 deaths followed by Rajasthan (13), Gujarat (11), Madhya Pradesh (7), Kerala (3), Tamil Nadu (2) and Uttar Pradesh (2). At least 934 people succumbed to death since the outbreak.