Maharashtra became the first state in India to cross the grim milestone of 10,000 coronavirus cases. With 583 fresh cases recorded in last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus patients in the state climbed to 10,498, according to ministry of health and family welfare.
The first coronavirus infection was detected in March. The state took 53 days to reach 10,00-mark. The total number of deaths in the state rose to 459 as 27 patients passed away in last 24 hours.
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, accounted for nearly 70% Maharashtra's total COVID-19 count. Over 400 new cases were registered in Mumbai in last 24 hours.