2 covid patients with severe comorbidities die in city
With the test results showing them to be positive, the deaths were added to the state's Covid-19 toll.
According to the state health department, Maharashtra reported 53 new Covid cases on Saturday. The highest number of cases were from Mumbai (24), followed by Pune city (11), Thane city (5), Pimpri-Chinchwad (3), Sangli district (2), Pune district (2), Sangli city (2), Navi Mumbai (1), and Raigad (1).
Maharashtra currently has 578 active Covid-19 cases, of which five are in Nagpur.
All active cases in the district are reportedly mild.
The state continues its routine surveillance of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (Sari). As per protocol, 5% of ILI cases and all Sari cases are being tested for Covid. All positive samples are being forwarded for whole genome sequencing to monitor any changes in the virus.
"ILI and Sari surveillance is being actively conducted in the state. There is a gradual but definite rise in Covid cases in Maharashtra. However, the symptoms remain mild and testing and treatment services are readily available through public health facilities. Citizens are advised not to panic," stated a press release by Maharashtra public health department.
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