Maharashtra records 184 new deaths

The number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra it once again crossed 7,000 marks on Friday. The state reported 7,347 new cases, bringing the total count to 16,32,544.

Maharashtra also recorded 188 deaths in the past 24 hours. With this, the death toll has risen to 43,015.

While, Mumbai city ​​reported 1,470 new cases, bringing the total count to 2.48 lakh. The number of active patients in the maximum city stands at 19,246.

Here are some of the other highlights of COVID-19 and the October 23 shutdown of Mumbai, Maharashtra and the rest of the country:

Dharavi reports 18 new cases


Asia’s largest slum colony, Dharavi, reported 18 new cases of coronavirus on Friday. So far 3,477 people have tested positive for Dharavi, of which 3,019 have been cured and fully discharged. Currently, only 150 people are receiving treatment for the virus in and around the region. read more

COVID-19 tracker: Badlapur sees an increase of 45 new cases; Ambernath, Ulhasnagar see a dip


After a couple of weeks with the number of new coronavirus cases witnessing unpredictable spikes every day, Ulhasnagar and Ambernath have now started to see a stable daily count of infection cases. However, the situation in Badlapur remains worrisome with an increasing number of cases every day. read more

Maharashtra: 87-year-old doctor challenges COVID-19 pandemic to treat Chandrapur residents


While the COVID-19 phase caused hardship for many, healthcare facilities in the villages were severely affected, but even during this crisis, an 87-year-old Chandrapur doctor continued to brave the pandemic to reach his patients by bicycle and provide treatment. read more

Maharashtra government allows BEST buses to operate at full capacity


The Maharashtra government on Friday gave the green signal to Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses in the city to operate at full capacity. The official BEST bus transport handle tweeted “BEST BUS will carry full capacity passengers on buses (Seats in all seats) starting today.” read more

US FDA Approves Remdesivir, First Drug to Treat COVID-19 Patients


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the antiviral drug Remdesivir from Gilead Sciences Inc for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19, making it the first and only drug approved for the disease in the States. United. read more

COVID-19: Five Posts to Bring Weekend Joy

The weekend is almost here! While it may still be in quarantine, many have seized it as an opportunity to be creative or enjoy much-needed rest. Social media has been full of memes, videos of cute animals, and art. Here are five posts selected by us from the internet to bring joy to the weekend. read more