In the worst day for Maharashtra, 97 COVID-19 deaths were reported on Tuesday.
Of the 97 deaths, 39 were reported in Mumbai, 15 were in Thane city, 10 in Kalyan-Dombivli, 8 in Pune, 7 in Solapur, 5 in Aurangabad, 5 in Mira-Bhayender, 3 in Malegaon, 3 in Ulhasnagar, 1 in Nagpur and 1 in Ratnagiri.
The total deaths in Maharashtra now stand at 1,792 and total positive cases rose to 54,758 with the addition of 2,091 cases in a day's time.
In Mumbai, the financial capital of India and worst-affected city, the toll was 1,065 and positive cases 32,974. Meanwhile, 1,168 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours taking the total to 16,954.
(Published 26 May 2020, 15:37 IST)
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