Coronavirus Cases in Maharashtra Jumped to 215

With 12 new cases reported, the coronavirus count in Maharashtra has climbed to 215, according to the state health ministry. Among them, five are from Pune, three from Mumbai, two from Nagpur, and one each from Kolhapur and Nashik, the official said.

“There have been six deaths in the past 24 hours," said Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Lav Agrawal.

So far, a total of 35 COVID-19 patients in the state have recovered from the disease, Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope said.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said testing for new cases has been stepped up to 30% of the nation’s capacity. It continues to maintain that there are no instances of community transmission.

Under the 21 day lock-down, the Centre asked the state governments to seal all the borders to prevent migrant movement.

All the states and union territories were asked to take measures to provide accommodation, food, clothing and medical care to homeless people, including migrant workers stranded due to the lockdown on temporary basis.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray assured that his government will take care of all migrant labourers through 163 centres built.

Thackeray urged the citizens to maintain social distancing. People should not venture out on streets without a strong reason, said Maharashtra chief minister.

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"We need to take extra care of senior citizens, children and pregnant women as they are more vulnerable to coronavirus," Thackeray added.

Maharashtra government earlier decided to allow to shops to remain open for 24/7 to avoid over crowding in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the state.

Source-Medindia