Number of Coronavirus positive cases crosses 5000 mark in India

The number of Coronavirus positive cases have been increasing in India. In last 24 hours, 773 new cases have been registered. The total number has crossed the 5000 mark and is 5194 to be exact. On the other hand, 149 have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The increasing number of Coronavirus is the reason why the central government is mulling over extension of lockdown period in India