Rise In Active COVID-19 Cases In Maharashtra "Alarming": Health Minister
NDTV
On Tuesday, Maharashtra reported 2,172 fresh coronavirus cases, up by 50 per cent from 1,426 infections recorded a day before, and 22 new deaths. With these additions, the state's COVID-19 tally rose to 66,61,486, while the number of deaths increased to 1,41,476, as per the health department.
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday expressed concern over the rise in the number of fresh as well as active COVID-19 cases in the state, and termed it as an "alarming situation".
Talking to reporters, Mr Tope urged people and authorities to exercise caution. He also emphasised on strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols and ramping up of vaccination against the infection.
He said in the last 8-10 days, the active cases in the state stood in the range of 5,000-6,000.
On December 10, the state had 6,543 active cases, according to the health bulletin.
