Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 1,081 cases of the infection, the highest daily rise after 24 February, which took the overall tally to 78,88,167, while the death toll is 1,47,860
The decision to collect a fine of Rs 500 from members of the public was in the backdrop of laxity shown among people in adhering to Covid-19 protocols while in public places, Principal Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said.