These 9 states and UT account for 89% of India’s Covid-19 deathsindiaUpdated: Aug 28, 2020 13:26 ISTNine states and one Union territory have reported 89% of the country’s deaths related to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the last two weeks, the Centre has said. The Centre has asked them to ramp up testing and tracing to tackle the coronavirus pandemic amid concerns about increasing Covid-19 deaths. Here’s how they have contributed to 89% of Covid-19 deaths in the past two weeks:• Maharashtra continues to report the maximum number of Covid-19-related deaths in the country. With 173,195 Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra’s tally stands at 7,18,711, according to the state’s health department. With 14,767 Covid-19 cases, Gujarat’s Covid-19 tally now stands at 89,994.

Source: Hindustan Times August 28, 2020 07:26 UTC