Covid: Maha sees 2,946 cases; Mumbai alone logs 1,803 infections and two deaths

The number of active cases rose to over 16,000 as per the state's health department. On Saturday, the Maharashtra logged 2,922 cases and one death.

Updated on: Jun 12, 2022, 21:43:54 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

The number of active cases of Covid-19 crossed the 16,000 mark in Maharashtra as the western state reported 2,946 fresh infections on Sunday as against 2,922 cases on the previous day. Of these, capital Mumbai accounted for over 61 per cent of the cases with 1,803 new infections. Mumbai also accounted for the state’s two new Covid-linked fatalities reported on Sunday. The case fatality rate in the state stands at 1.86 per cent.

42,922 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours as per the official figures. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

Maharashtra's Thane district reported over 500 new cases for the third day in a row, raising its infection count to 7,13,653 with 543 new patients of the deadly virus in the last 24 hours.

With the fresh figures, the number of infections reported since the beginning of the pandemic rose to 79,10,577; whereas the death toll rose to 1,47,870. The number of active cases now stand at 16,370 as against 14,858 a day ago.

A total of 1,432 patients recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of recoveries in Maharashtra to 77,46,337. The recovery rate in the state is 97.92 per cent, while the positivity rate is at 6.86 per cent.

Nearly 43,000 tests were also conducted in the last 24 hours as per the official figures, taking the number of samples conducted so far in the state to 8,13,21,768.

Elsewhere in India, Delhi logged 735 new cases on Sunday. The southern state of Telangana reported 129 new infections, while 140 cases were reported in Gujarat as well. As per data shared by news agency PTI, Tamil Nadu saw 249 cases, 123 cases were reported in Bengal, 153 in Odisha, 11 in Jammu and Kashmir and 2 in Sikkim.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Mumbai. Click here for comprehensive coverage of top Cities including Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and more across India along with Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News.