9 succumb to Covid in Maharashtra; highest single-day toll since Aug last year
After 213 days, both Maharashtra and Mumbai recorded the highest single-day Covid-19 tally on April 12. On Wednesday, the state reported 1,115 new cases, the highest since September 7 last year, when 1,094 cases were recorded.
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On Wednesday, the state reported 1,115 new cases, the highest since September 7 last year, when 1,094 cases were recorded. (File) Nine patients succumbed to SARS-CoV-2 virus across Maharashtra on Wednesday, the highest single-day fatality reported since August 6, 2022. The total daily caseload of the infection also crossed 1,000 on Wednesday.
After 213 days, both Maharashtra and Mumbai recorded the highest single-day Covid-19 tally on April 12. On Wednesday, the state reported 1,115 new cases, the highest since September 7 last year, when 1,094 cases were recorded.
The city also reported 320 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest tally since September 7, when 316 cases were recorded. Two patients succumbed to Covid-19 in Mumbai in the last 24 hours, pushing the toll to 19,752 in the city.
The central government has anticipated that in May, Covid-19 cases may surge further, and they have directed to follow testing, tracking and treatment protocol.
According to an official from the Public Health Department, Covid-19 is at the endemic stage in the country when an infection remain restricted to a particular region whereas during a pandemic, the infection spreads to a bigger area or even worldwide.
“Coronavirus cases are rising across the country, mostly driven by the XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron. But there is no need to worry as hospitalisation is still low,” added the officer.
Meanwhile, the state Health department has urged senior citizens to wear masks in public or crowded places and consult doctors immediately if they have any symptoms to avoid further complications, which could lead to co-morbidities. They have also urged people to take their booster doses.
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