MUMBAI: Maharashtra recorded 117 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, surpassing the 100-mark for the first time in nearly seven months. Additionally, a death from Nashik was reported, marking the second consecutive day of Covid-related fatalities in the state.
On the day when a significant rise in cases was reported, public health minister Tanaji Sawant said there was no need to panic.However, he urged citizens to exercise caution and vigilance in the next 10-15 days, especially as tourist and religious places might experience overcrowding due to New Year festivities. The newly formed state Covid taskforce had its first meeting on Thursday.
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, head of the taskforce, said the new variant JN.1 still doesn’t pose a major threat. “However, senior citizens and patients with serious illnesses still need to exercise caution,” he said. The taskforce conducted a comprehensive review of the cases and existing systems and stated the health system is prepared to handle patients.
Given the uptick in cases, the public health minister directed all government hospitals to conduct mock drills to ensure the functionality of their oxygen systems, ventilators and other equipment. Stressing the significance of the next two weeks, he asked people visiting tourist and religious places during New Year festivities to adhere to Covid rules in crowded areas. “Failing to do so could elevate the risk of the virus spreading as individuals return home,” he said. To maintain uniformity in treatment, the task force will soon submit a drug manual along with essential guidelines, he added.
Of the 117 cases, MMR accounted for the highest at 58. Within MMR, Mumbai recorded the highest cases at 25, followed by Thane at 13 and Navi Mumbai at 12. Pune Circle recorded the second-highest detections with 28 cases. The state’s tally of active cases has risen to 369, with 33 patients currently receiving treatment in hospitals. In Mumbai, three patients were hospitalised on Thursday, taking the overall count of hospitalisation to 14.
On the day when a significant rise in cases was reported, public health minister Tanaji Sawant said there was no need to panic.However, he urged citizens to exercise caution and vigilance in the next 10-15 days, especially as tourist and religious places might experience overcrowding due to New Year festivities. The newly formed state Covid taskforce had its first meeting on Thursday.
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, head of the taskforce, said the new variant JN.1 still doesn’t pose a major threat. “However, senior citizens and patients with serious illnesses still need to exercise caution,” he said. The taskforce conducted a comprehensive review of the cases and existing systems and stated the health system is prepared to handle patients.
Given the uptick in cases, the public health minister directed all government hospitals to conduct mock drills to ensure the functionality of their oxygen systems, ventilators and other equipment. Stressing the significance of the next two weeks, he asked people visiting tourist and religious places during New Year festivities to adhere to Covid rules in crowded areas. “Failing to do so could elevate the risk of the virus spreading as individuals return home,” he said. To maintain uniformity in treatment, the task force will soon submit a drug manual along with essential guidelines, he added.
Of the 117 cases, MMR accounted for the highest at 58. Within MMR, Mumbai recorded the highest cases at 25, followed by Thane at 13 and Navi Mumbai at 12. Pune Circle recorded the second-highest detections with 28 cases. The state’s tally of active cases has risen to 369, with 33 patients currently receiving treatment in hospitals. In Mumbai, three patients were hospitalised on Thursday, taking the overall count of hospitalisation to 14.
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