India, July 9 -- The number of coronavirus cases in India have risen to 7,67,296 as it recorded 24,879 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. A total of 21,129 coronavirus patients have lost their lives, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

There are 2,69,789 active cases while 4,76,377 have been cured/discharged, according to Health Ministry data.

Maharashtra remains the worst affected state in the country. The total number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 2,23,724 with 9,448 fatalities.

Tamil Nadu has the second highest COVID-19 cases - 1,22,350 with 1,700 deaths followed by Delhi - 1,04,864 and 3,213 deaths, Gujarat - 38,333 cases and 1,993 fatalities and Uttar Pradesh - 31156 cases and 845 deaths.

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