Maharashtra likely to see third wave of COVID-19 cases in July-August, says health minister Rajesh Tope
• 4 years agoThe Maharashtra health minister said the second wave could plateau by the end of May, but the third wave would pose more challenges for the state administration
Vaccine in short supply in Mumbai, confirms BMC, but says 'all 45+ will eventually get vaccinated'
Fp Staff • 4 years agoBMC will add at least 500 more public and private centres for the new vaccination drive. So vaccination for 45+ shall not be compromised or slowed down, said Ashwini Bhide, BMC's Additional Municipal Commissioner
No vaccination for 18-44 age group on 1 May in Maharashtra; govt says infrastructure in place, but don't have vaccines
Fp Staff • 4 years agoState health minister Rajesh Tope said that free vaccine will be available to those between 18-44 only at state-run centres but citizens will have to pay for the jabs at private facilities
'Bodies cannot be left lying for hours': Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt, BMC for info on condition of crematoriums
• 4 years agoReferring to reports of relatives of COVID-19 victims being forced to queue outside crematoriums, the high court said that a body should not be released from a hospital if there is a waiting period at a crematorium
Mumbai records lowest rise in COVID-19 cases since 30 March; daily cases fall by over 47% in 20 days
Fp Staff • 4 years agoA 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
• 4 years agoBlood 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
• 4 years agoOn 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%
Fp Staff • 4 years agoThe 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 lockdown: Tips on keeping your vehicle in top shape while you stay indoors
Overdrive • 4 years agoBy following a few simple steps, you can keep your car or two-wheeler in good condition during the second lockdown.
COVID-19 cases surge: Centre flags gaps in containment measures of three states, bans Remdesivir exports
Fp Staff • 4 years agoSpeaking after an all-party meeting held virtually to discuss the COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra on Sunday, state health minister Rajesh Tope said an appropriate decision regarding imposing a lockdown in Maharashtra will be taken after 14 April