Downward trend in Covid cases and fatalities continues in Maharashtra

MUMBAI: The slide in Covid-19 cases and deaths continued in the state on Sunday.
The state reported 3,206 new cases, taking the tally to 65,44,325. The daily death count in the state was 36, dropping under 50, and took the toll since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,38,870.
Mumbai saw cases rise marginally to 477 from 455 the previous day. The city’s tally is now 7,41,237.The addition of five deaths took the toll to 16,084. Mumbai has contributed to less than 7% deaths in Maharashtra in September.
Four of the five who died on Sunday had comorbidities. All five were senior citizens, said BMC officials.
In the state, Pune circle, Mumbai circle and Nashik circle alone contributed to more than 3,000 positive cases. Among districts, Ahmednagar from Nashik circle reported the highest cases at 724. It was followed by Pune district with 706 cases. Mumbai fared third in the districts list.
In terms of deaths, Akola, Nagpur and Aurangabad circle did not report a single Covid fatality. Active cases for the state stood at 37,860 and for Mumbai at 5,166.
Public vaccination centres in Mumbai will vaccinate only women on Monday. The BMC said both first and second doses will be administered. The recipients need not register and can directly walk into centres.
This is the second special drive for women.