Maharashtra Covid-19 lockdown news live: State reports 63,294 Covid-19 cases, 349 deaths
With Maharashtra leading the country’s Covid-19 graph, a decision to impose a lockdown in the state was taken at a meeting of leaders from the MVA alliance and BJP, which was called by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday. Sources who attended said it is likely that a 15-day lockdown will be implemented but a final decision will be taken after a series of meetings to be held on Sunday and Monday, in which a detailed plan will be worked out. While a Covid task force meeting is likely on Sunday, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar will call for a meeting to plan the relief measures on Monday. It is likely that an official announcement will be made on Monday or Tuesday. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
Nagpur: Resident doctors of Govt Medical College & Hospital hold protest against district administration alleging shortage of oxygen beds, Remdesivir injections as Covid cases rise in the district
Maharashtra: Kalyan-Dombivli reports 2,405 patients, highest on a single day
The Kalyan-Dombivli city on Sunday reported highest 2,405 Covid-19 patients in a single day and 4 deaths taking the tally to 96,178 including 1,293 deaths so far.
Maharashtra reports highest single day jump in Covid-19 cases, breaching the 60,000 mark on Sunday. The state reported 63,294 cases, taking the total tally to 34,07,245. With 349 more deaths, the death toll has risen to 57,987.
Appropriate decision on lockdown in Maharashtra after April 14: Health minister Rajesh Tope
An appropriate decision regarding imposing a lockdown in Maharashtra will be taken after April 14, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday. He was speaking to reporters after a virtual meeting of the COVID-19 task force chaired by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to discuss measures, including imposition of a lockdown in the state, to break the virus chain.
In today's meeting with the state COVID-19 task force, everyone was of the view to impose lockdown in the state; SOPs and guidelines for it to be discussed: Maharashtra minister Aslam Sheikh
Muslims seek Maharashtra govt's nod for prayers at mosques in Ramzan
A Muslim organisation on Sunday urged the Maharashtra government to allow members from the community to visit mosques for prayers during the month of Ramzan that begins next week.
Maharashtra crossed a crore mark in vaccination on Sunday morning. A total of 1,00,38,421 vaccinations doses were administered by first half on Sunday at Nair hospital in Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray is holding a meeting via video conferencing with the state Covid-19 Task Force. Discussions are underway on various issues including availability of beds, use of Remdesivir and imposition of restrictions
Pune district collector has passed an order to set up a control room to manage the supply of Remdesivir injection in the district. People in need of Remdesivir injection can call on 020-26123371 or toll-free number 1077. The control room to remain active till 31 May
Maharashtra Congress to protest against Centre over Covid-19 vaccine shortage
The Maharashtra unit of the Congress will hold protest against the BJP-ruled Centre from Monday by beating plates and ringing bells outside those vaccination centres in the state that have been shut due to the non-availability of Covid-19 vaccines, a party leader said.
Nagpur district reports 7,201 new Covid-19 cases, 63 deaths and 3,240 recoveries in the last 24 hours, as per Civil Surgeon Nagpur. Total cases rise to 2,78,556, death toll stands at 5,769
Maharashtra: Pune City Police have arrested a nurse and her associate for illegal sale of Remdesivir injection, case registered at Bharti Vidyapeeth Police Station
Maharashtra alone accounts for 48.57 per cent of the total active caseload of the country: Union health ministry
1,250 motorists penalized for violation of lockdown norms in Thane
As many as 386 vehicles were seized and over 1250 motorists penalized by the Thane traffic department for violating safety norms during lockdown on Saturday. Read more
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar will call for a meeting to plan the relief measures on Monday. It is likely that an official announcement will be made on Monday or Tuesday.
Maharashtra crosses 1-crore vaccination mark
Maharashtra has administered Covid-19 vaccine doses to over one crore people so far, a senior health official said on Sunday. Read more
We have crossed 1 crore doses about an hour ago. Overall 1,00,38,421 10 doses have been administered.
Dr Pradip Vyas, principle secretary health, Maharashtra
Visual from an area in Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra becomes first state to administer over a crore doses of Covid vaccine.
Maharashtra told to send more virus samples for variant vigilance
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has asked for more Covid-positive samples from the state to determine the reason behind the recent surge.