However, the state also saw 4,678 recoveries today, bringing the total to 17,69,897. Maharashtra’s patient recovery rate is now 94.1 percent.
Here are some of the other highlights of COVID-19 and lockdown of December 16
Mumbai registers 795 new cases
Mumbai, in the last 24 hours, registered 795 new cases. With this, the total count for the city rose to 2.84,404. The city now has 6,958 active cases. Meanwhile, it also posted 751 recoveries, bringing the total to 2.65,602. The death toll rose to 11,007 after 12 people succumbed to the virus.
Mumbai:
Three more people tested positive for coronavirus in the city’s Dharavi slum groups, bringing the numbers to 3,763 on Wednesday (December 16). read more
If the Center does not give the COVID-19 vaccine for free, the Government of Maharashtra will think about it: Minister of Health, Rajesh Tope
Stating that the central government should administer the COVID-19 vaccine to people for free, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday that if it does not, the state would consider distributing the vaccine for free. read more
Traces of coronavirus found in wastewater in Mumbai
Despite the fact that the number of new COVID-19 cases has dramatically decreased in the city of Mumbai, traces of coronavirus have been found in sewage from some parts of the city. read more
Five happy posts to brighten up your day
While many used social media to lend a hand, others used it as a means to share a couple of laughs. Here are five posts selected by us from the internet to make your day. read more
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