India coronavirus, COVID-19 live updates, June 2: 1,091 new infections take Tamil Nadu's total to 24,586

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India on Tuesday recorded 8,171 cases in a day. The total coronavirus case tally of India now stands at 1.98 lakh with 5598 deaths. India on Sunday became the seventh worst-hit country in the world due to coronavirus. The number of active cases in India stood at 97,581 as per the Ministry of Health data.

As several restrictions were eased in the fifth phase of the lockdown that began on Monday life returned to near normal in many parts of the country.

Several states also began allowing various activities that have been restricted since March 25, the day when the nationwide lockdown came into effect after the centre allowed lifting of restrictions on inter-state movement of people.

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02 June 2020

18:47 IST

Himachal Pradesh: 5 new confirmed cases were reported in the state that took State's total to 345.

Himachal Pradesh reports 5 new #COVID19 cases, taking the total number to 345. pic.twitter.com/NGNNBRIXJh

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18:43 IST

Tamil Nadu: 1,091 new cases take State's total number to 24,586.