Maharashtra, which is the worst-hit state from the pandemic across India, has so far added 50,53,336 cases, 75,277 deaths, and 43,47,592 recoveries, according to the state health department’s bulletin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and sought details about the state’s fight against the virus and “commended its efforts in countering the second wave,” a release from the Chief Minister’s Office said.
The Hon'ble CM requested more linkages in the procurement of oxygen for the state, gave information about several measures taken & plans to counter the third wave.
The Hon’ble CM thanked the Hon’ble PM for continuous guidance & for accepting various requests made by the state.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 8, 2021
Thackeray, meanwhile, informed the Prime Minister about the steps taken by the state government in view of the potential third wave of the pandemic. “He (Thackeray) also requested for more supply of oxygen to Maharashtra,” the statement said.
“The Hon’ble CM thanked the Hon’ble PM for continuous guidance & for accepting various requests made by the state.” the statement from Maharashtra CMO said.
CM Thackeray also wrote a letter to the Prime Minister seeking permission for a separate app for the state for booking vaccination slots to avoid congestion on the Co-WIN portal. He also highlighted the problem of vaccine supplies and said that the state is willing to procure the entire requirement in one go if possible.
CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray wrote to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi regarding the supply of vaccination, technical glitches on the CoWin App & developing a state-level app for citizens’ vaccination registration. pic.twitter.com/oMOX7kfdrA
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 8, 2021
Maharashtra, which is the worst-hit state from the pandemic across India, has so far added 50,53,336 cases, 75,277 deaths, and 43,47,592 recoveries, according to the state health department’s bulletin.
Maharashtra is currently placed under lockdown-like restrictions till May 15. These restrictions were first imposed from April 14 to May 1 banning the movement of people, closure of movie halls, auditoriums etc. On April 22, a fresh series of restrictions were introduced by the state government on inter-city and inter-district travel, office attendance, and weddings.
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It is being observed that adherence to these restrictions has led to an improvement in the overall coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation in the state. According to the Union health ministry, Maharashtra along with Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand, etc is showing early signs of plateauing or decrease in daily cases.
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday also spoke to chief ministers of Punjab, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttarakhand on the COVID-19 situation in their states, PTI reported
India recorded 4,03,738 new cases and 4092 deaths in the last 24 hours.
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