With 4,329 deaths in last 24 hours, India on Tuesday, 18 May, recorded highest fatalities from Covid infection, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

However, there was a bright side as well, as 2,63,533 new cases reported in the same duration - were the lowest in 26 days. On Monday, 17 May, the number of Covid cases has come down below the three-lakh- mark for the first time since 21 April.

While Maharashtra continues at the top with the highest deaths so far, the western state has been surpassed by Karnataka for largest number of cases being reported last week.

India's overall tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,52,28,996 with 33,53,765 active cases and 2,78,719 deaths so far.

According to the Health Ministry, a total of 4,22,436 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours, with 2,15,96,512 being cured from Covid till date.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 31,82,92,881 samples have been tested up to 17 May for Covid-19. Of these 18,69,223 samples were tested on Monday, 17 May.

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