Maharashtra Covid-19

Maharashtra "Looted Rs 270 Crore" In COVID-19 Tests, Alleges BJP Leader

India News | Press Trust India | Friday September 11, 2020

Allowing private laboratories to conduct RT-PCR and antibody tests for the coronavirus outbreak instead of an agency of the Centre by the Maharashtra government had resulted in "loot" of Rs 270 crore due to difference in test rates, BJP leader Pravin Darekar said on Friday.

Maharashtra's Coronavirus Case Count Crosses 10 Lakh-Mark

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 11, 2020

Maharashtra's count of COVID-19 cases crossed 10 lakh today with a record rise of 24,886 new cases, a health official said.

For First Time, Maharashtra Reports Over 20,000 COVID-19 Cases In A Day

India News | Reported by Purva Chitnis, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Saturday September 5, 2020

In a grim milestone, Maharashtra on Saturday reported its highest-ever single-day spike in COVID-19 cases at 20,489, taking the total count of infections to 8,83,862, showed the state health department data.

Record 16,867 New COVID-19 Cases Push Maharashtra Tally To 7,64,281

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 29, 2020

Maharashtra on Saturday reported a single-day highest spike of 16,867 Coronavirus cases which pushed its case tally to 7,64,281, the state health department said.

Maharashtra Considering Rs 1,000 Fine For Not Wearing Masks In Some Areas, Says Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 28, 2020

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Friday that the government was thinking of imposing a hefty fine of Rs 1,000 for not wearing a mask.

COVID-19: Maharashtra Adds 11,015 New Cases; Recoveries Top 5 Lakh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 24, 2020

Maharashtra on Monday reported 11,015 fresh cases of COVID-19, taking its tally to 6,93,398, said a state health department official.

COVID-19: Maharashtra Reports Highest One-Day Count Of 13,165 Cases

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 19, 2020

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 13,165 new COVID-19 cases, highest one-day count, taking its tally to 6,28,642, while 346 fresh deaths pushed the count beyond the 21,000-mark, a health official said.

Maharashtra Reports Over 11,000 New COVID Cases As Death Count Breaches 20,000

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 16, 2020

Maharashtra's coronavirus death count has breached the 20,000-mark today after 288 patients died from the infection in the state, which is the worst-affected by the pandemic in the country, a state health official said.

"Efforts On To Prevent Second Wave Of COVID-19," Says Uddhav Thackeray

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 11, 2020

The Maharashtra government is striving to see there is no second wave of COVID-19 in the state, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said today during a meeting held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

9,181 Fresh Covid Cases In Maharashtra, Deaths Cross 18,000

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 10, 2020

Maharashtra on Monday reported 9,181 fresh cases of COVID-19, taking its tally to 5,24,513, while the deaths crossed the 18,000-mark with 293 new fatalities, said a state health official.

Maharashtra Crosses 5 Lakh Coronavirus Cases With Record Single-Day Spike

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday August 8, 2020

Maharashtra's coronavirus cases crossed the 5-lakh mark today with a record single-day spike in cases. With 12,822 new infections, the total tally in the worst affected state in the country is now 5,03,084.

Maharashtra COVID-19 Case Count Rises To 4,57,956

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 4, 2020

The COVID-19 count in Maharashtra increased to 4,57,956 today with the addition of 7,760 new cases, which is the lowest single-day rise since July 30, while 300 people died in the day, including 56 in Mumbai, state Health department said.

No Public Immersion For Ganpatis In Mumbai's Containment Zones: Civic Body

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Thursday said Ganesh "mandals'' located in COVID-19 containment zones in the city will have to conduct idol immersions inside their own pandals.

Maharashtra Lockdown Extended Till Aug 31, Restaurants To Be Allowed

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday July 29, 2020

Maharashtra's COVID-19 lockdown, which has been progressively eased over the past two months, will be extended till August 31 because of the rising coronavirus cases, which crossed the four lakh mark on Wednesday, the state government said.

Bombay High Court Pulls Up Maharashtra Government Over Age Limit On Film Sets

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 24, 2020

The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the Maharashtra government for barring those above the age of 65 years from shooting and participating in any shooting-related work in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.