Pune Covid Curbs: In light of the rise in COVID-19 cases, the administration in Maharashtra's Pune district has issued prohibitory orders for over 50 tourist spots in the region, an official said on Tuesday.
COVID-19 2nd wave: Maharashtra reports 920 deaths, 57,640 new cases; no room for complacency, says Thackeray
COVID-19 second wave in Maharashtra: Overall COVID-19 recovery rate in the state stood at 85.32 per cent, whereas the fatality rate reached 1.49 per cent
BusinessToday.In | May 6, 2021 | Updated 10:06 IST
In Pune, 3,390 new cases, while 59 fresh deaths were reported on Wednesday
Maharashtra reported 920 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, taking the total number of COVID-19 fatalities to 72,662. India s richest state reported 57,640 new cases. This takes the overall case count in the state to 48, 80,542, according to a Maharashtra health department official.
The official added that as many as 57,006 patients recovered from the contagion in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of recovered patients to 41, 64,098. Currently, Maharashtra has 6, 41,569 active COVID-19 cases. Overall COVID-19 recovery rate in the state stood at 85.32 per cent, whereas the fatality rate reach
The decision was taken after considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the city and rural parts of the district, one of the worst-hit in the country, federation president Fatehchand Ranka said
Amidst rise in COVID-19 cases, Pune mayor says complete lockdown not needed
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Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 10:34 [IST]
Pune, Mar 17: The mayor of Pune said that a complete lockdown would not be necessary amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Pune s mayor Muralidhar Mohol told news agency ANI that they had made micro containment zones and increased screening and testing. I don t think a complete lockdown is needed right now. He also said that the authorities in the district have increased screening and testing to contain the fresh surge.
On Tuesday Pune reported a huge spike in cases as the infections surpassed the 3,500 mark. The total cases in the district stands at 4,10,347. The death toll reached 9,4430 with 12 fatalities being reported on Tuesday.