Covid Politics

Mumbai records lowest rise in COVID-19 cases since 30 March; daily cases fall by over 47% in 20 days

A civic official said that increased testing and isolation of patients along with the exodus of migrant labourers may have led to the decline in COVID-19 cases

More COVID-19 antibodies in women, seropositivity rising in non-slum areas, shows BMC serosurvey

Blood samples taken from private laboratories in non-slum areas showed sero-positivity of 28.5 percent in the current survey, whereas the figures in July and August last year were 16 percent and 18 percent , respectively

Maharashtra will float global tender for vaccines, Remdesivir to meet shortage, says Ajit Pawar

On demand for free vaccines, Pawar said that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will explain the government's stand on 1 May

Maharashtra imposes 'stricter' curbs on movement; max 25 allowed at marriages, offices to function at 15%

The new restrictions under the government's "Break- the-Chain" programme will come into effect from 22 April 8 pm and will remain effective till 7 am on 1 May

Maharashtra govt hints at lockdown, BJP offers support; CM to meet COVID task force today

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he would hold a meeting on Monday on working out a financial package for the sections whose livelihood will be impacted by the lockdown

COVID-19 update: Streets, markets deserted as first weekend lockdown comes into force in Maharashtra

The first weekend lockdown in Maharashtra, the worst-hit state by the novel coronavirus, began at 8 pm on Friday and it will continue till 7 am on Monday