Maharashtra reports less than 30,000 new Covid-19 cases after nearly 2 months

Maharashtra reports less than 30,000 new Covid-19 cases after nearly 2 monthsThe total active Covid-19 cases now stand at 4,45,495

Mrityunjay Bose

DHNS

Last Updated 17 May 2021, 23:25 IST

With 26,616 new Covid-19 cases, the state's tally rose to 54,05,068. Credit: PTI Photo

Maharashtra on Monday recorded below 30,000 new Covid-19 cases after nearly two months.

With 26,616 new Covid-19 cases, the state's tally rose to 54,05,068, while 516 deaths in the last 24 hours took the toll to 82,486.

The last time the state recorded a below 30,000 figure was on March 23, when 28,699 cases were reported.

At least 48,211 persons recovered from the virus.

The active cases in the state continue to be below the 5-lakh mark with 4,45,495 under treatment.

(Published 17 May 2021, 21:31 IST)