Maharashtra logs 86 new Covid cases, 4 deaths taking toll to 14

Maharashtra recorded 86 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday taking the entire number of persons with the infection till date to 959. A total of 435 persons have recovered.

A majority of the 14 persons who succumbed and tested positive for Covid-19 had comorbid conditions. (File Photo)

Maharashtra logged 86 new cases of Covid 19 on Tuesday taking the entire number of persons with the infection till date to 959. Four more deaths were reported taking the toll to 14 as per state health department data. Of the four deaths, two were from Nagpur while one each was from Miraj and Chandrapur.

A majority of the 14 persons who succumbed and tested positive for Covid-19 had comorbid conditions like diabetes, cancer, interstitial lung disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic renal failure, hypertension and Parkinson’s Disease and other diseases. A total of 435 persons have recovered.

Meanwhile, Mumbai reported the highest number of cases — 509 . As per the state health department data on Tuesday, 26 new Covid 19 cases were reported from Mumbai, 24 from Pune city while three each from Pune rural areas and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation area.

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Covid-19 is now endemic and doctors have urged citizens to remain vigilant, and with the right precautions, protect themselves. Dr Nina Borade, Medical Officer of Health, Pune Municipal Corporation, said that routine testing was not usually necessary for mild symptoms like common cold and cough.

“However it is important to take extra precaution around persons at high risk who have comorbid medical conditions and are immunocompromised,” Dr Borade said. She added that mock drills have been carried out and directives issued to reserve 50 beds at Naidu hospital. Private hospitals have been urged to report cases to municipal health authorities.

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