India has reported its biggest single-day spike in new virus cases ahead of resuming domestic flights after a two-month halt.

The 6,088 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours took the national total to 118,447. Deaths rose to 3,583 while more than 48,000 people have recovered, according to the health ministry.

The 6,088 fresh cases reported in India in the last 24 hours took the national total to 118,447.  — AFP/File
The 6,088 fresh cases reported in India in the last 24 hours took the national total to 118,447. — AFP/File

India has the 11th most confirmed cases in the world. It has eased its nationwide lockdown to restart economic activities and gave states more power to set the next phase of reopenings. Some domestic flights will resume from Monday.

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