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Business News›News›Newsblogs›Covid Live News Updates: Delta Plus cases in Maharashtra increase from 21 to 45, says Minister Rajesh Tope
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Economic Times | 09 Aug, 2021 | 08.21AM IST
Covid Live News Updates: Delta Plus cases in Maharashtra increase from 21 to 45, says Minister Rajesh Tope
Recalling the COVID-19 situation in the state in the last one and a half months, Tope said, "Since the last 1-1.5 months, COVID-19 cases (in Maharashtra) have increased from 6,000 to 7,000-8,000 per day. There is neither a big increase nor a decline in fresh cases, we are seeing a plateau."
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Delta Plus cases rise to 45
Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra's Health Minister said, "The number of Delta Plus cases in Maharashtra has increased from 21 to 45, including 27 men and 18 women. We are collecting information from patients on vaccinations, illnesses and tracking, tracing operations are in progress. There's no cause for concern as of now."
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Australia's Victoria state reports steady rise in cases
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