India reports 50 new cases, highest in a day; total 223

India reports 50 new cases, highest in a day; total 223
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India reports 50 new cases, highest in a day; total 223
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India reported 50 fresh cases of COVID-19, the highest in a day, taking the tally to 223 on Friday

New Delhi : India reported 50 fresh cases of COVID-19, the highest in a day, taking the tally to 223 on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with chief ministers ways and preparedness of the states to check and prevent the spread of coronavirus, which has claimed more than 10,000 lives globally.

A spike in numbers prompted the states and UTs to reinforce its efforts to contain the spread. While the Maharashtra Chief Minister said all workplaces in major cities, including in country's commercial hub Mumbai and Pune, will remain closed till March 31, the Delhi Chief Minister announced shutting down of all malls in the national capital, but exempted grocery stores and pharmacies in them.

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