India records 1,718 coronavirus COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths in 24 hours; recovery rate 25.18%

India on Thursday recorded 1,718 new cases of coronavirus infection and 67 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total cases in the country to 33,050 and the overall death toll to 1,074.

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday recorded 1,718 new cases of coronavirus infection and 67 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 33,050 and the overall death toll at 1,074.

According to the latest figures released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of coronavirus cases in India is now 33,050 which includes 23,651 active cases, 8,325 cured cases, and total 1,074 deaths. This number includes cases involving foreign nationals, patients who have recovered and the death toll.

With 9,915 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state in the country. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the state has reported 432 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 1,593 patients have recovered in the state.

Maharashtra is followed by Gujarat (4,082) and Delhi (3,439). With 4,082 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Gujarat remains severely affected. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the state has reported 197 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 527 patients have recovered in the state.

With 3,439 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, Delhi also remains severely affected. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the national capital has reported 56 COVID-19 deaths so far. As many as 1,092 patients have recovered.

The lowest number of cases were reported from Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh with one each.

Here's the state-wise breakup of COVID-19 cases

S. No.	Name of State / UT	Total Confirmed cases (Including 111 foreign Nationals)	Cured/Discharged/ Migrated	Death
1	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	33	15	0
2	Andhra Pradesh	1332	287	31
3	Arunachal Pradesh	1	1	0
4	Assam	38	29	1
5	Bihar	392	65	2
6	Chandigarh	56	17	0
7	Chhattisgarh	38	34	0
8	Delhi	3439	1092	56
9	Goa	7	7	0
10	Gujarat	4082	527	197
11	Haryana	310	209	3
12	Himachal Pradesh	40	25	1
13	Jammu and Kashmir	581	192	8
14	Jharkhand	107	19	3
15	Karnataka	535	216	21
16	Kerala	495	369	4
17	Ladakh	22	16	0
18	Madhya Pradesh	2561	461	129
19	Maharashtra	9915	1593	432
20	Manipur	2	2	0
21	Meghalaya	12	0	1
22	Mizoram	1	0	0
23	Odisha	125	39	1
24	Puducherry	8	3	0
25	Punjab	357	90	19
26	Rajasthan	2438	768	51
27	Tamil Nadu	2162	1210	27
28	Telengana	1012	367	26
29	Tripura	2	2	0
30	Uttarakhand	55	36	0
31	Uttar Pradesh	2134	510	39
32	West Bengal	758	124	22
Total number of confirmed cases in India		33050*	8325	1074
*States wise distribution is subject to further verification and reconciliation
*Our figures are being reconciled with ICMR

Today is the thirty-seventh day of India’s nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. The Centre on Wednesday hinted that the ongoing nationwide lockdown is likely to be extended beyond May 3 but many districts will "considerable relaxations" from restrictions. 

The nationwide lockdown was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 in a bid to combat the coronavirus threat. The 21-day lockdown which ended on April 14 was further extended till May 3.

Meanwhile, more than three million cases have been registered across the globe and the United States continues to be the hardest hit. However, it has begun reopening the economy in phases. In fact, US President Donald Trump has said he might begin traveling next week to take forward his election campaign for presidential polls scheduled for November.