Maharashtra Coronavirus Vaccine: Amid shortage of booster shots and rising Covid cases in Mumbai and Maharashtra, state Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said there is no need to panic as the situation is being constantly monitored. In the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak, Mumbai and Maharashtra were the most affected. In Maharashtra, on 3 April, 1,079 active cases were registered in Mumbai and 3,532 in Maharashtra. The positivity rate of six districts is more than 10 percent.
What did Health Minister Sawant say?
Maharashtra Health Minister Sawant said, “Corona cases are increasing in Maharashtra. We have around 3,500 active cases. But the patient’s recovery rate is around 98 per cent. Only 52 patients are hospitalized across the state. These patients Not on oxygen or ventilator support. We are fully prepared to deal with COVID-19. No need to panic.”
This appeal was made to the people
The minister, however, urged citizens to follow the Covid protocol as most people are expected to travel during summer vacations. Sawant said, “Schools remain closed in April-May. People plan their holidays for various destinations, many villages hold their annual fairs during this period. In such a situation, there is a possibility that the number of positive cases may increase, but we should not panic. Just follow the Covid-19 guidelines when you are out. Avoid crowded places to prevent the spread. XBB.16 is a diluted variant, so people need not fear”
more cases coming here
In Maharashtra, Solapur, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg and Pune districts have been recording positivity of more than 10 per cent since last few days. The minister denied the allegation of the opposition that the meeting of the Covid Task Force has not yet taken place. “There have been task force meetings in which he has guided us. Those who are making such allegations should check the facts.
lack of booster dose
When asked about the shortage of Covid testing kit and booster dose, the minister admitted that there is a shortage of booster dose. “We have requested the Center for this, and the stock is expected to arrive within three-four days,” he said. Sawant, however, denied the claims of shortage of testing kits. He said, “We are doing 8,000 tests daily in the six affected districts. How can there be a shortage?
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