Rajesh Tope: Maharashtra lockdown to be extended by 15 days, relaxations in districts where cases low

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 21,273 fresh Covid cases and 425 deaths. A total of 34,370 persons recovered and discharged. Out of this, Mumbai logged 1,266 new cases and 36 fatalities. This is for the second consecutive day that the count of daily fatalities remained below 40.

Maharashtra health minsiter Rajesh Tope said, "The recovery rate in the state has reached 93%. In yesterday's Cabinet meeting it was discussed that lockdown should be extended for 15 days but relaxations can be given in districts where cases have gone down, final decision will be announced soon."

“In 10 to 15 districts, the positivity rate is still very high. Besides, there is a threat of black fungus infection (found in recovering/recovered coronavirus patients). Today the daily case count has reduced and reached the numbers recorded in September last year. We still need to take precautions,” Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray Thursday said.

Maharashtra has been under lockdown-like curbs since mid-April. Currently, a negative RT-PCR test report obtained 48 hours before entry into the state is mandatory for all travellers.

The recovery rate in the state has reached 93%. In yesterday's Cabinet meeting it was discussed that lockdown should be extended for 15 days but relaxations can be given in districts where cases have gone down, final decision will be announced soon: Maharashtra Min Rajesh Tope pic.twitter.com/o8Iga1TxfD

— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2021