India's Total Case Count Crosses 18 Lakh

India reported 52,972 new COVID-19 cases taking the total case count to 18,03,695. The number of active cases rose by 11,627 and stands at 5,79,357. 40,574 patients were cured or discharged as the total number rose to 11,86,203. The death toll rose to 38,135 after 771 patients died due to the disease.