On Wednesday, Maharashtra had reported 162 cases. The state government lifted all restrictions, including the mask mandate, with effect from April 2.
Published on Apr 21, 2022 07:55 PM IST
Maharashtra on Thursday reported 179 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the number of active cases to 762. Of the 179 cases, Mumbai saw 91 infections during this period. The state also registered one death due to the virus, taking the number of total deaths due to Covid-19 to 1,47,831.
As many as 106 patients were also discharged in the last 24 hours.
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Even if 4th wave comes, it could be milder; NMMC official says it’s ready to tackle it
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All Uttar Pradesh cabinet ministers to pay field visits, gather feedback: Yogi
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Only 1 or 2 Covid cases reported daily in Kalyan Dombivli; no need to worry, says official
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Retired Army Colonel booked for killing wife before dying by suicide
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EOW registers fresh FIR against HDIL promoter Sarang Wadhawan
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