India once again witnessing massive surge in Coronavirus cases

India saw 39,726 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, the highest single-day rise recorded so far this year. The country has been registering a spike in cases for the 10th consecutive day.

According to the Health Ministry, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh are exhibiting a steep rise in daily numbers. The death toll increased to 1,59,370 with 154 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,10,83,679.