Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally rises to 8,590; death toll stands at 369 amid 27 casualties

Maharashtra again witnessed a rise in COVID-19 cases after 522 fresh confirmed vel coronavirus cases were reported on Monday, April 27. This includes 369 patients from Mumbai. Thus, re are 8,590 confirmed COVID-19 cases in state. With 5,776 COVID-19 cases and 219 casualties, Mumbai continues to be a major vel coronavirus hotspot in Maharashtra. 94 more persons were discharged in day propelling recovered persons' tally to 1,282. 

state's COVID-19 mortality rate remains above national aver with 27 deaths-15 from Mumbai, 6 from Amravati, 4 from Pune and one each from Jalgaon, and Aurangabad being reported on Monday. Overall, 369 persons have passed away in Maharashtra owing to COVID-19. 22 of deceased persons had high-risk co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease, etc. 

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A total of 1,21,562 samples have been reported so far. re are 572 containment zones in state  surveillance of 32.28 lakh persons was done on Monday with help of 7,861 surveillance squads. Currently, 1,45,677 persons are in-home quarantine while 9,399 ors have been admitted to an institutional quarantine facility. 

Coronavirus Vigilance Cell formed

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray anunced formation of a Coronavirus Vigilance Cell for police officials involved in fight against vel coronavirus pandemic. Observing that police personnel were working in extremely tough conditions, he asserted that Maharashtra government was firmly backing ir interests. newly created cell shall facilitate treatment for police who complain about ill-health owing to COVID-19.  

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Housekeeper at state secretariat tests positive for COVID-19

As per sources, one member of housekeeping staff working at Maharashtra secretariat in Mumbai has tested positive for vel coronavirus on Monday. 40 persons who came in contact with him have been reportedly quarantined. While PWD had reportedly flagged issue of a rise in COVID-19 cases, housekeeping staff had been stationed inside state secretariat itself. 

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