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India’s COVID-19 tally sees another record jump

In its morning update, the Union Health Ministry said the total number of cases has risen to 2,66,598 and the death toll has increased to 7,466, registering a jump of 9,987 new cases and 266 fatalities since Monday. Uttar Pradesh reported its highest single-day spike of 18 COVID-19 deaths, taking the toll past the 300-mark. Maharashtra, the worst-hit state, reported 2,259 new cases to take its tally to 90,787.