2,958 cases and 126 deaths have been reported in last 24 hours

India records total 49,391 cases with 1,694 fatalities and 14,183 cured cases. In 24 hours, 2,958 cases and 126 deaths have been reported. Recovery rate is at 28.71%

As India battles coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases in the country reached 49,391 while the death toll is at 1, 694. There are 33,514 active cases in India and 14,183 people have recovered, as per the last update by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday morning.

As India entered its third phase of the coronavirus lockdown several non essential shops have been allowed to open in the Orange and Yellow zones selling items including clothes, shoes, stationery and liquor. The lockdown will be on effect till May 17.

Meanwhile, the total number of coronavirus cases in the world has crossed 37 lakh and the death toll is more than 2.52 lakh with the US being the most-affected country

6th May 2020 Current Affairs- Daily Dose