Big surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra: Tally swells to 302; 82 reported on March 31

In an unfortunate development on Tuesday, total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra surged to 302. 82 fresh cases have been reported so far in day, which includes more than 59 cases from Mumbai itself. As per Maharashtra Health Department, one person from Philippines who attended Markaz Nizamuddin has been traced and appropriate action has been taken. Moreover, authorities are also tracing or possible contacts. Earlier in day, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope revealed that maximum number of vel Coronavirus cases were concentrated in Mumbai and Thane region. 

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Measures to combat COVID-19 pandemic

Maharashtra government has taken numerous steps to combat vel Coronavirus crisis. First, gyms, swimming schools, atres, and all educational institutions in state were closed until March 31. reafter, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray imposed Section 144 in urban areas followed by a complete curfew across state.

This was superseded by nationwide lockdown anunced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from March 25 onwards. Since n, Thackeray has repeatedly appealed to everyone, including migrant workers to stay put wherever y are.  state government has set up 262 relief camps across Maharashtra which is providing shelter and food to 70,399 migrant workers.  

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