India reported 37,975 new COVID infections on Tuesday.

With this, the total number of COVID cases in the country rose to 91,77,841. Of them, 4,38,667 are active cases while 86,04,955 have been cured of the virus.

With 480 new deaths, India's COVID death toll rose to 1,34,218.

PM Modi holds virtual meet with states over COVID-19 situation

37,975 new COVID cases in India on Tuesday; PM reviews situation with states
PM Narendra Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted via video conferencing with chief ministers of states that are witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases to review the COVID-19 situation.

The leaders attending the meeting include Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

The prime minister, till now, has held several virtual meetings with states over the coronavirus situation.

While the national daily COVID-19 case count has remained below 50,000 for some time, several urban centres have witnessed a surge, resulting in enforcement of several measures, including curfews in some cities.

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Later in the day, the prime minister will also hold a virtual meeting with chief ministers and other representatives of states and union territories via video conferencing to discuss the vaccine distribution strategy.

37,975 new COVID cases in India on Tuesday; PM reviews situation with states
People buy onions at a market, during a nationwide lockdown in India to slow the spread of COVID-19, in Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums, during the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Mumbai, India, April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

The central government has also been putting in place measures for quick and effective distribution of coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available.

Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.

India saw 37,975 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day taking the country's COVID-19 caseload to 91.77 lakh, while the recoveries crossed 86 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

37,975 new COVID cases in India on Tuesday; PM reviews situation with states
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(With inputs from PTI)

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