India's total corona cases touch 21,700; Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad tests positive for Covid-19; more

India's total number of Covid-19 cases has touched 21,700 with 686 deaths. What is the major cause of worry is that Maharashtra and Gujarat have over 37% of total cases reported nationwide. Of these two states, Mumbai and Ahmedabad have turned into virus hotbeds.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad has tested positive for the deadly novel coronavirus. The 54-year-old legislator had admitted himself to a private hospital in Thane for a precautionary check-up.