Coronavirus in India live updates: The number of coronavirus cases continue to grow in the country as India reports 2.07 lakh cases.The number of active cases in the country has increased to over 1.01 lakh cases. So far, over 1 lakh people have been discharged and 5,815 have died from coronavirus. Maharashtra is the worst-affected with 72,300 cases. On Wednesday, the state reported the highest single-day spike in fatalities at 122. Delhi has reported 22,132 cases so far. Additionally, India's Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has tested positive. The defence ministry carried out a massive contact-tracing exercise, official sources said. Kumar is stable and is under home quarantine.

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9:30 am: HCQ can't prevent coronavirus

The much-touted malaria drug hydroxychloroquine has proven to be ineffective in preventing coronavirus infection, according to a widely anticipated clinical trial. The new trial found no serious side effects or heart problems from use of hydroxychloroquine.

9:15 am: UK Business Secy tests positive

Business Secretary in UK Alok Sharma has tested positive for coronavirus. He was tested after he reported feeling unwell. Alok Sharma began feeling unwell when in the Chamber delivering the second reading of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, a spokesperson for the minister said. In line with guidance he has been tested for coronavirus and is returning home to self isolate, the spokesperson said.

9:00 am: Defence Secretary tests positive

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar tested positive for COVID-19. The defence ministry carried out a massive contact-tracing exercise follow the confirmation. Kumar's condition is stable and he is currently under home-quarantine. At least 35 officials working at the ministry's headquarters in South Block in the Raisina Hills have been sent on home quarantine.