New Delhi

For the second time since the outbreak, India reported over 4 lakh new COVID-19 cases with 4,12,095 until 11.30 p.m. on May 5, which is also the highest single-day spike. The country recorded 3,971 deaths, the highest single-day toll.

The cumulative tally stood at 2,10,41,370 cases and 2,29,573 deaths. Maharashtra reported 57,640 infections, followed by Karnataka (50,112) and Kerala (41,953)

Maharashtra also recorded the most number of casualties (920) on May 5. Uttar Pradesh followed with 357 new deaths, while Karnataka registered 346 new casualties.

As many as 3,30,404 new recoveries were recorded, taking the total to 1,72,68,955.

Meanwhile, active cases in India crossed the 35-lakh mark, with more than 78,000 active cases being added to the tally on Wednesday. With daily cases staying over 3 lakh for 15 days now.