Maha: CM Thackeray calls for high-level meeting amid rising COVID-19 cases in state; big decision likely

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray decided to chair a high-level meeting with officials today, over the rising COVID-19 case in the state. The meeting also comes in the backdrop of Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar hinting that additional restrictions could be imposed in Mumbai city from 2 April.

All religious places are likely to be shut completely as people refuse to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, said Pednekar. She listed the same reason for the possible closure of malls and theatres. She said that private offices could be asked to operate in two shifts.

Maharashtra reported 43,183 new COVID-19 cases, 32,641 recoveries, 249 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the State Health Department on Thursday.

The total cases in the state rose to 28,56,163 including 3,66,533 active cases and 24,33,368 total recoveries. The death toll mounted to 54,898 including the new deaths.

Mumbai reported 8,646 new COVID-19 cases, 5,031 recoveries and 18 deaths today. The cumulative infections in the capital city rose to 4,23,360 including 3,55,691 total recoveries and 55,005 active cases. The total number of deaths in the city surged to 11,704 including the new deaths.

Also, the Pune district reported 8,011 fresh COVID19 cases, 5,017 recoveries and 65 deaths in the last 24 hours. With this, the total cases touched 5,42,422 including 4,67,714 total recoveries, 64,838 active cases and 10,039 deaths.

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— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2021