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India: 294 COVID-19 related deaths, 9,887 positive cases

NEW DELHI, June 6 (KUNA) -- Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday that 294 COVID-19 related deaths and 9887 new infections were registered in the country in the last 24 hours.
The health ministry said in its morning update that COVID-19 death toll so far surged to 6,642 while the total number of positive cases climbed to 236,657 and 114,073 people recovered till now. Maharashtra, New Delhi, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are the worst hit Indian states as the deadly virus spread to 35 states.
Indian government announced its decision to extend the lockdown for the fifth time in containment zones while giving key relaxations in the less affected areas. (end) atk.rk