Maharashtra saw a 186 per cent spike in Covid cases on Tuesday, with 711 fresh infections recorded in the past 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin by the health department. The active caseload now stands at 3,792 in the state.
On Monday, Maharashtra logged only 248 cases. This is likely due to fewer people going for testing in the weekend. On Sunday, Maharashtra reported 562 new Covid-19 cases.
Four Covid-related deaths (Satara-2, Pune-1, Ratnagiri – 1) were also recorded in the past 24 hours. The case fatality rate in the state is currently 1.82 per cent.
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Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said there was no need to panic as the situation was being monitored continuously. Sawant informed that the state would be conducting a mock drill on April 13-14.
“It’s true that Covid numbers are increasing but it’s not affecting much as it’s a very mild variant which is prevalent in the state. No need to panic at all but everyone should take precautions while going to crowded places,” ANI quoted Sawant as saying.
“I have talked to all the Covid hospitals and can update you that no patient is on ventilator or oxygen support in Maharashtra. It’s very satisfactory that patients are recovering only in 48-72 hours. So nothing to worry much about because Prevalent XBB.1.16 is not as lethal as Delta variant was in second wave of Covid,” the minister said.
The Satara district administration has already made wearing of mask compulsory for employees and officials working in government and semi-government offices, colleges, and banks.
Coronavirus Cases In India Today
On Tuesday, India registered 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,30,901 with nine deaths.
The Omicron variant XBB.1.16 is believed to be behind the sudden surge of the cases.
Active cases now comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections and the national recovery rate stands at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.
According to the ministry’s website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
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