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COVID-19 Highlights May 12: Maharashtra crosses 78,000 deaths; vaccination for 18-44 age group suspended
Mirror Online / Updated: May 12, 2021, 21:04 IST
Mumbai:
Maharashtra on Wednesday saw a slight jump in the number of new coronavirus cases as 46,781 persons tested positive in the day.
The total caseload has now reached 52,26,710, and with the death of as many as 816 COVID-19 patients, the fatality count has climbed to 78,007.
The state also recorded a comparatively lower number of recoveries in the past 24 hours as 58,805 patients were declared corona-free.
At present, Maharashtra is left with 5,46,129 active cases.
Mumbai s active cases drop below 40,000
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COVID-19: Maharashtra to compile database of mucormycosis to assess its spread
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The Maharashtra health department has decided to create a separate database of cases of mucormycosis, primarily being found in COVID-19 patients, to assess its actual spread and how to tackle it, officials said.
Two COVID-19 patients recently died of this rare but serious fungal infection in neighbouring Thane, while there has been a surge in such cases in Mumbai and Pune, they said.
As per doctors, mucormycosis, also known as the black fungus, is mostly found among COVID-19 patients who have diabetes. Its symptoms include headache, fever, pain under the eyes, nasal or sinus congestion and partial loss of vision.
Mumbai News LIVE: Only Covishield, no Covaxin doses today; 23 centres to open after 12 pm
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Mumbai News LIVE: Only Covishield, no Covaxin doses today; 23 centres to open after 12 pm
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday temporarily suspended the vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group, citing vaccine shortage. On the other hand, Health Minister Rajesh Tope also stated that the lockdown-like restrictions might get extended for another two weeks and the decision will be announced in a couple of days. Mumbai reported 2,116 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours along with 66 deaths. The city s caseload has climbed to 6,82,102 with over 14,000 deaths.Get all the latest updates from Mumbai city here:Read Less
Mumbai civic body floats global tender for one crore Covid-19 vaccine doses
Mumbai civic body floats global tender for one crore Covid-19 vaccine doses
The interested parties will have to submit their expression of interest before 1 pm on May 18 and they will be opened on the same day at 3 pm, an official said.
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People wait in a queue to receive their Covid-19 vaccine dose in Maharashtra (Source: PTI)
In view of the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday floated a global expression of interest (EoI) for procurement of one crore doses to expedite the vaccination process, a civic official said.