These are some of the other COVID-19 and
Mumbai reports 1,179 new cases
Mumbai reported 1,179 new coronavirus cases on Monday and with that, the Maximum City case count jumped to 1.45,805. Additionally, 32 patients succumbed to the virus, bringing the death toll to 7,655. In contrast, up to 1,17,268 patients have recovered to date and the number of active cases in the city is now 20,554.
Dharavi sees a slight jump in new cases
Dharavi of Mumbai saw an increase in new COVID-19 cases on Monday. The number of new cases on the old access point, which generally stayed in single digits, is 15. With this, the total count has risen to 2,775. While Dharavi is home to 94 active cases, the region has so far reported 2,416 downloads. The model implemented in the slum conglomerate contained the single digit outbreak, with occasional fluctuations, to date.
Dadar reports 19 new cases
Dadar saw a drop in new cases since Sunday. The area reported 19 new cases, bringing the count to 2,562. While Dadar is home to 355 active cases, it also recorded 2,109 total recoveries. Mahim registered 21 new cases on Monday. With this, the total count for the region rose to 2,253 cases. To date, 1,879 discharges have been reported, while 289 cases are currently active.
Maharashtra Issues New ‘Unlock 4.0’ Guidelines
The Maharashtra government on Monday issued new guidelines to facilitate the flow of activities in the state as part of Mission Begin Again. The new rules will go into effect on September 2 in areas outside of the containment zones. Click here for the new guidelines
Free treatment for Covid-19 and other ailments under MJPJY in Maharashtra from now until October 31
The state extended the time period for citizens to take advantage of free treatment for a number of ailments, including COVID-19 under Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJY) until October 31. All Maharashtra residents are eligible for this benefit, regardless of their financial status. On May 23, the state had initially allowed citizens to benefit from free treatments until July 31. Health activists had urged the state to extend the plan, as many suffered financial setbacks due to the pandemic. The losses, activists said, required the need for free treatment for all manner of ailments, including COVID-19, for at least a year. read more
Maharashtra Police: 341 Cops Test Positive for COVID-19 in Last 24 Hours
Up to 341 more police officers from Maharashtra have tested positive for COVID-19, while two have died in the past 24 hours. According to the Maharashtra Police, the total number of positive cases in the police force has risen to 15,294, including 2,832 active cases, 12,306 recoveries and 156 deaths to date. With 1,93,889 active cases, Maharashtra remains the worst affected state in the country.
Marathi actor Subodh Bhave tests positive for COVID-19 along with his wife and son
Prominent Marathi actor Subodh Bhave tested positive for the new coronavirus. The actor, who has acted in television series, movies and is an active part of Marathi theater, took to social media to inform his fans. Along with the actor, his wife and eldest son also tested positive.
Pharma Company Announces Free Covid-19 Tablets For Frontline Fighters
Hyderabad-based MSN Group, an integrated pharmaceutical company, has announced the free supply of FAVILOW tablets to all frontline Covid-19 fighters. The tablets will be delivered to the doors of these people in 170 cities with the presentation of the required evidence. A press release from the group said that doctors, nurses, journalists, police and healthcare personnel are eligible for the free tablets and can contact the company’s Covid-19 helpline 91005 91030 or send an email to customercare @ msnlabs.com.
Amit Shah, Admitted to AIIMS for Post-COVID Care, Discharged
Union Interior Minister Amit Shah, who was admitted to the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi for post-COVID care earlier this month, was released from the hospital on Monday, government sources said. On Saturday, AIIMS reported that the minister has recovered and is likely to be discharged shortly.
Five fun posts to start the week
New week, still in quarantine. While the situation may not have changed that much in recent months, the internet has helped people stay connected. Social media has provided a platform to get creative, lend a hand, or even share a laugh or two. Here are five posts selected by us from the internet to make your day.
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