<p>The total 24-hour Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra crossed the 10,000-mark on Wednesday after a week.</p>.<p>During the day, 10,066 fresh cases and 163 deaths were reported, according to the Public Health Department.</p>.<p>The progressive total now stands at 59,97,587 and 1,19,903.</p>.<p>On 16 June, the state reported 10,017 cases. However, from 17-22 June, it reported under 10,000 cases.</p>.<p>In the weekly Cabinet meeting presided over by Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, a presentation was made on the Covid-19 situation.</p>.<p>The possible third wave and the preparations were discussed at the meeting.</p>.<p>State public health minister Rajesh Tope said that the cases should remain at the level of 7,000-8,000 and decline.</p>.<p>Tope said that 100 samples of each district would be taken and analysed through genome sequencing to get a fair idea on the spread of the Delta Plus variant. “So far 21 cases have been reported from the 7,500 samples that were sent for analysis,” he said.</p>
<p>The total 24-hour Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra crossed the 10,000-mark on Wednesday after a week.</p>.<p>During the day, 10,066 fresh cases and 163 deaths were reported, according to the Public Health Department.</p>.<p>The progressive total now stands at 59,97,587 and 1,19,903.</p>.<p>On 16 June, the state reported 10,017 cases. However, from 17-22 June, it reported under 10,000 cases.</p>.<p>In the weekly Cabinet meeting presided over by Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, a presentation was made on the Covid-19 situation.</p>.<p>The possible third wave and the preparations were discussed at the meeting.</p>.<p>State public health minister Rajesh Tope said that the cases should remain at the level of 7,000-8,000 and decline.</p>.<p>Tope said that 100 samples of each district would be taken and analysed through genome sequencing to get a fair idea on the spread of the Delta Plus variant. “So far 21 cases have been reported from the 7,500 samples that were sent for analysis,” he said.</p>
