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Maharashtra records 3,811 new COVID-19 cases; 98 deaths on December 20

3,811 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Maharashtra taking the caseload up to 18,96,518 while 2,064 have completely recovered.

Maharashtra records 3,811 new COVID-19 cases; 98 deaths on December 20
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On Sunday, December 20, Maharashtra recorded 3,811 fresh cases of the novel coronavirus. This propelled the state's COVID-19 tally to 18,96,518. Currently, there are 62,743 active cases in the state. With 2,064 COVID-19 patients discharged in the day, the number of recovered soared to 17,83,905.

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, 98 people have lost their lives a total of 48,746 people in the state have died owing to the contagious disease. While 5,02,362 persons are under home quarantine, 3,730 others have been admitted to institutional quarantine centres. The COVID-19 recovery rate and fatality rate in the state stand at 94.06 per cent, and 2.57 per cent respectively. While addressing the state on Sunday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has urged all the citizens to wear a mask. He also said wearing a mask for the next six months is mandatory. Furthermore, he also said no lockdown or night curfew will be imposed in Maharashtra for now but people will have to be cautious. 

Mumbai reported 586 new COVID-19 cases, 289 recoveries and 11 deaths on Sunday, December 20, taking the total number of cases in the financial capital to 2,86,850. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, there are 7,996 active cases and 26,70,10 patients have completely recovered so far. The death toll is at 10,996 in the city. The recovery rate stands at 93 per cent. At present 21,93,333 tests have been conducted by the BMC. There are 261 contaminated zones in slums and chawls while 3,154 buildings are sealed by the BMC.

Meanwhile, India reported 24,337 new cases, 25,709 recoveries and 333 deaths taking the tally up to 1,00,55,560 on Sunday, December 20. According to the data by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in total 96,06,111 have completely recovered. The death toll is at 1,45,810 in the country. At present, there are 3,03,639 active cases. According to the ICMR, 16,20,98329 samples have been tested up to December 20.

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