Globally, more than 2.3 crore infections and over 8.1 lakh deaths have been reported due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
India has recorded more than 31.6 lakh cases of the novel coronavirus and 58,390 deaths, according to the Union health ministry's latest update.
Of these, over 7.04 are active cases while more than 24.04 lakh have recovered.
Maharashtra has reported the highest number of infections, followed by Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The health ministry updates its numbers a day after states release their data.
Globally, more than 2.3 crore infections and over 8.1 lakh deaths have been reported due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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>> Metro train services in Delhi may be allowed when the 'Unlock 4' phase of the graded reopening from the coronavirus-induced lockdown begins on September 1, sources said.
>> Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar and Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma test positive for COVID- 19.
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>> Americans have to "make this China virus go away" and it is happening, President Donald Trump said, as he thanked frontline workers for their incredible efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.