Maharashtra logs 44,388 fresh Covid-19 cases today; 43% from Mumbai alone

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The financial capital of India, Mumbai on Sunday reported 19,474 COVID-19 cases and seven fatalities, taking the city’s tally of infections to 9,14,572 and the toll to 16,406, the city civic body said.

Highlights

  • Maharashtra reported 44,388 fresh Covid-19 cases on Sunday and 12 deaths.
  • Mumbai on Sunday reported 19,474 COVID-19 cases and seven fatalities.
  • Maharashtra also recorded 207 new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Sunday.

Maharashtra reported 44,388 fresh Covid-19 cases on Sunday and 12 deaths, according to a statement released by the state health department. The recovery rate in the state was recorded at 94.98%, the statement read further.

The financial capital of India, Mumbai on Sunday reported 19,474 COVID-19 cases and seven fatalities, taking the city’s tally of infections to 9,14,572 and the toll to 16,406, the city civic body said.

Maharashtra also recorded 207 new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Sunday. Of these, 155 have been reported by B J Medical College and 52 have been reported by the National Institute of Virology, said the statement.

The state government on Saturday imposed fresh curbs in view of rising Covid-19 cases in the state. All schools and colleges will remain shut for physical classes till February 15. The decision comes one day after a review meeting that took place on Friday regarding the Covid situation in the state.

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