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Maharashtra witnesses 20% increase in COVID-19 cases

In the last five days, the number of COVID-19 tests was reduced due to the Ganpati festivals.

Maharashtra witnesses 20% increase in COVID-19 cases
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Earlier this week, Maharashtra witnessed a 20 per cent increase in coronavirus cases. According to sources, this is a result of more COVID-19 tests being conducted across the state.

In the last five days, the number of COVID-19 tests was reduced due to the Ganpati festivals. The state health department has asked the districts to increase the number of tests. An average of 2.5 lakh tests was conducted daily, up from 1.1 lakh on September 12. On September 13, tests were conducted in 1.4 lakh households.

Meanwhile, September 1 to 14 is probably the longest period when Vidarbha has not recorded the death of COVID-19 since the onset of the epidemic. The last deaths were reported on August 31 in Nagpur and Amravati. Last month, only 21 deaths were reported in 11 districts. Officials said a large number of tests would be carried out to check if there was an increase in some cases after the festival.

On the other hand, within the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 514 people tested positive for COVID-19, on Wednesday. The number above 500, was last seen on 8 September, wherein the figure stood at 530 positive covid patients.

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