Maharashtra reports 1,515 COVID cases, 3 deaths in 24 hrs

Mumbai: Maharashtra has reported 1,515 Covid-19 cases and three deaths, the health bulletin said on Tuesday.

With the addition of new cases, the state’s cumulative case tally has surged to 79,86,811 and the death toll stands at 1,47,943.

Meanwhile, 2062 people were discharged, taking the overall count of recoveries to 78,16,933.

The state's recovery rate significantly came down to 97.87 per cent and fatality rate is 1.85 per cent.

There are 21,935 active patients.

Meanwhile, in Marathwada region 57 cases were reported -- 39 in Aurangabad district followed by eight cases in Latur district, four in Osmanabad district, three in Beed district, two in Nanded district and single in Parbhani, the bulletin added. (UNI)