10th Death Reported In India Due COVID-19, Confirmed Cases Cross 500 

As India is reeling over the deadly outbreak, a 65-year-old coronavirus patient died in Mumbai today. This current death took the toll to 10 in the country with confirmed cases over 500. 

According to a report in The Print, the man recently returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Ahmedabad. Days later, he complained of fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. 

Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in a statement said, the man also had pre-existing ailments, including high blood pressure and severe diabetes. He was brought to the Kasturba Hospital in Mumbai on March 20; since then his health condition deteriorated further. The man breathed his last on late Monday evening, the BMC stated.

Among all the states, Maharashtra tops the list with the most number of confirmed cases and deaths so far. While, the global death toll has crossed the 16,000 mark. 

Currently, 30 states and union territories have imposed a statewide lockdown with bus services, passenger trains, and metro services remain suspended till March 31.  

Maharashtra: A 65-year-old Coronavirus patient from UAE passed away in Mumbai yesterday. He was admitted in Kasturba Hospital. https://t.co/PSz1nXNavV

— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2020