Data | Which States recorded the most coronavirus cases, deaths, and the best testing rates?

A look at the case progression, deaths and tests performed across States even as the number of confirmed cases country-wide breaches the 1,200 mark

A doctor uses a thermal-screening device on a police officer in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

On Monday, the number of COVID-19 cases crossed the 1,200 mark in India. Kerala recorded the most cases, followed closely by Maharashtra, which recorded the most COVID-19 deaths.

Apart from these two States, the case progression in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat were notably rapid. Kerala’s rate of testing was the highest and Jharkhand’s the lowest.

Case progression

The chart shows the day-wise progression of COVID-19 cases since the 10th case in each State. Of 37 States/U.T.s, 17 have registered at least 10 cases.

Rising cases

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Death count

The chart shows the day-wise progression of COVID-19 deaths since the first death in each State.

COVID-19 death toll across States

 

While Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths (8), Gujarat recorded the fastest rise (5 deaths in 8 days).

Testing time

The chart plots the tests done per million population against the percentage of positive cases among those tested for each State.

Tests per million x positive samples

Testing rates

The table compares the tests per million population in select States over a week. While Kerala’s testing rate grew from 113.8 to 188.7 per million people, others lagged behind.

Progression of testing rate

 

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