Maharashtra sees 63,309 new Covid cases; highest one-day toll with 985 deaths

[Gurneet Saini]

With 985 deaths, Maharashtra reported its highest single-day jump in Covid-19 fatalities for the second consecutive day, taking the toll to 67,214. The state also added 63,309 infections, taking the tally to 4,473,394. Active cases stood at 673,481. Although cases saw a slight dip last week with the lockdown, the state has seen a 71% increase in deaths from the previous week.