According to the Union Health Ministry, the total number of COVID-19 cases in India on July 4 stands at 6,48,315 with 22,771 new cases in the past 24 hours. Of these, 2,35,433 patients are still under treatment. The country also witnessed 442 deaths during the period, taking the total number of death count to 18,655. With a steady rise, the number of recoveries stands at 3,94,226 and one patient has migrated. The centre said that the recovery rate has further improved to 60.80 per cent.
Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-hit state with over 1,92,990 infections. The death count due to the pandemic rose to 8,376 after 198 new deaths reported. 77,276 are undergoing treatment. 1,04,687 patients have been discharged after recovery, and 8,376 people have passed away.
Tamil Nadu has become the second worst-affected state after Maharashtra with 1,02,721 coronavirus cases. In Tamil Nadu, 1,02,721 people have tested coronavirus positive till date, of which 42,955 are under treatment. 58,378 people have been discharged, and 1,385 people have died due to the disease. 4,329 new cases were reported.
Delhi stands third with 94,695 coronavirus cases in total. The national capital has reported 2,923 COVID-19-related deaths so far. Karnataka has reported 19,710 coronavirus cases in total, and 10,608 people are under treatment. 8,805 patients have been discharged, and the state has reported 293 deaths. A total of 1,694 new cases were reported in the state.
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