Covid cases on the rise in Maharashtra

Maharashtra reported more than 3,000 cases af ter 20 days on Wednesday, with 3,451 new infections and 30 covid-19 deaths being reported in the last 24 hours, pushing its tally to 20,52,253, with 51,390 fatalities. However, health experts have attributed this surge to the non-adherence of the covid-19 norms by the citizens in some districts of the state. Moreover, they have also hinted the resuming of suburban services in Mumbai can be one possibility in a surge of cases. Mumbai, meanwhile reported more than 500 cases in the last 24 hours, with 558 new cases and four COVID-19 fatalities on Wednesday, increasing the total count to 3,13,206, with 11,400 deaths till now. Meanwhile, the doubling rate has dropped to 555 days from 560 which was two days before, while the weekly growth rate has increased to 0.13 per cent. Dr. Rahul Pandit, member of the state covid-19 task force said the SARS-CoV-2 virus has not gone completely from the country for which each and ever y individual need to follow covid-19 protocols to protect themselves and the community. Moreover, it is shocking Mumbai has witnessed a surge in cases, while some parts of the state are still witnessing an increase in numbers.

“I agree the situation [Covid-19 cases] is not improving, but the position we are in is better than before. It is going to take some more time before we have full control of the situation. The vaccination drive, as it reaches the common people, will start showing positive effects,” he said.