472 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths reported in India in last 24 hours: Govt

New Delhi: Seventy-seven people have died in India after being infected with the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, the health ministry said today, adding that the country recorded 472 cases in last 24 hours that takes the total to 3,374. India recorded the highest number of cases (601) and deaths (12) on Friday amid an unprecedented surge in the count over the last week linked to a controversial religious gathering in Delhi. More than 1,000 people who attended the religious held by Islamic group Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi last month have tested positive, the government said on Saturday. 

US President Donald Trump today said that he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to supply hydroxychloroquine tablets that can be used to treat COVID-19 patients. PM Modi spoke to former president Pratibha Patil and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and other senior leaders to discuss issues related to the deadly COVID-19, news agency PTI reported.

The health ministry today said that there are total 3,374 confirmed coronavirus cases in India with an addition of 472 cases being reported yesterday itself. Total coronavirus deaths in India stood at 79 and 11 died yesterday. The ministry said that over 267 people have recovered from the deadly coronavirus disease, Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary to Health Ministry said.