'Break the chain' not working? Despite curbs, Maharashtra continues to report 50-60,000 daily COVID cases Citing the Union government, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said COVID-19 cases have dipped in 12 out of the total 36 districts in Maharashtra, but in some other districts, the cases are on a higher side Share Via Email | A+A A- A health worker sprays disinfectant on a person who was discharged after being treated for COVID-19 at a field hospital in Mumbai. (Photo | AP) By PTI MUMBAI: Over three weeks have passed since the Maharashtra government imposed strict restrictions to check the spread of coronavirus but the daily average of cases is still over 50,000 which is a matter of concern, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.