India's COVID count at 56,342 from 14.4 lakh tests, with 1,886 deaths & 16,540 recoveries

As India is battling Coronavirus crisis, country has seen 3,390 new cases and 103 new deaths in last 24 hours. Along with it, 1,273 people have recovered. According to latest update from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, number of total Coronavirus cases in country has climbed to 56,342, including 37,916 active cases. While 1,886 deaths have been reported overall, around 16,540 people have been cured/discharged/migrated. Meanwhile, Maharashtra and Gujarat have highest number of cases in country with 17,974 and 7,012 cases respectively. 

State-wise data by Health Ministry: 

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As per  Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), as of Friday, May 8 at 9 AM, a total of 143,77,88 COVID-19 samples have been tested.

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