With highest single-day spike of 66,999 cases, India's Covid-19 tally reaches 23,96,638

The country's coronavirus tally touched 23,96,638 including 6,53,622 active cases, 16,95,982 discharged and 47,033 deaths. Active coronavirus cases in Maharashtra stand at 1,47,820, the highest in the country, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 90,425 active cases.