India reports 66999 COVID-19 cases in single day, tally close to 24-lakh mark

India on Thursday reported another record single-day spike of coronavirus COVID-19 with 66,999 new cases of infections and 942 fatalities. India's tally rose to 23,96,638 including 6,53,622 active cases, 16,95,982 discharged and 47,033 deaths, as per Union Ministry of Health data.