India covid update: 18552 new COVID19 cases; 384 deaths in last 24 hours. India crosses 5 lakh mark as it reports highest single-day spike of 18552 new COVID19 cases; 384 deaths in last 24 hours. Positive cases in India stand at 508953 including 197387 active cases, 295881 cured/discharged/migrated & 15685 deaths: Ministry of Health &