Maharashtra on Sunday reported more than 63,000 new coronavirus cases in its biggest-ever one-day jump since the beginning of the pandemic...
Maharashtra on Sunday reported more than 63,000 new coronavirus cases in its biggest-ever one-day jump since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, reported NDTV. With 63,294 infections, the number of active cases in the state went past 5.65 lakh. Sunday’s infections were 14% more than Saturday’s figures and the toll rose to 57,987 after 349 more deaths.
Maharashtra, which contributes to around 48.57% of the overall active coronavirus caseload in India, also reported “sub-optimal” containment operations in many districts, according to the Centre. It is the worst affected state by the coronavirus in India. The testing capability in many Maharashtra districts has reportedly reached a tipping point, causing a delay in reporting test results.
Maharashtra had imposed strict restrictions, including weekend lockdowns and night curfew, on April 4.
On Saturday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray indicated that a lockdown might be imposed in the state as coronavirus cases continued to rise. Thackeray had called an all-party meeting on Saturday to discuss the coronavirus situation in Maharashtra.
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