Photos: Maharashtra witnesses sharpest spike in Covid-19 cases in 137 days
Maharashtra on March 3, reported 9,855 Covid-19 infections, its highest single-day spike since October 17 when the state reported 10,259 cases. The state tested 87,627 samples, and had a positivity rate of 11.25%, while the state’s overall positivity rate stood at 13.2% on March 3. Vaccination centres saw a rush of beneficiaries on March 3—Day 3 of the second phase of the countrywide inoculation drive. Maharashtra’s current Covid-19 tally stands at 82,343 active cases and 52,280 deaths.
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People queue while flouting social distancing norms, to get vaccinated against coronavirus disease (Covid-19), during the second phase of the countrywide inoculation drive, at BKC in Mumbai on March 2. Maharashtra on March 3 reported 9,855 Covid-19 infections, its highest single-day spike since October 17.(PTI )
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Covid-19 vaccine beneficiaries seen in the waiting area at Bai Rukminibai Hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra on March 2. Maharashtra also reported 42 deaths owing to Covid-19 on March 3, taking the toll to 52,280, HT reported.(Rishikesh Choudhary / HT Photo)
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A view of a deserted market area during a weekend lockdown imposed due to the rise in Covid-19 cases, in Nagpur on February 28. The active caseload in Maharashtra rose to 82,343 on March 3.(PTI )
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An elderly woman interacts with a security personnel during a Covid-19 vaccination drive, at NMMC Hospital in Vashi, Navi Mumbai on March 3. Maharashtra tested 87,627 samples, and had a positivity rate of 11.25%, while the state’s overall positivity rate was 13.2% on March 3, HT reported.(Bachchan Kumar / HT Photo)
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