India’s coronavirus case tally has increased by 86,821 in the last 24 hours to 6.31 million, data from the health ministry showed, as the country eased more restrictions to combat the economic hit from the pandemic, according to Reuters.
Deaths from coronavirus infections rose by 1,181 to 98,678, the ministry said.
A day earlier, the South Asian nation had permitted states to open schools and movie theatres. The country’s richest state Maharashtra, home to financial hub Mumbai, said it would also allow bars and restaurants to operate fully.
