Maharashtra logs 6,159 new coronavirus cases, 65 deaths

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 6,159 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the count of infections to 17,95,959. With 65 more people succumbing to the viral infection, the cumulative toll in the state mounted to 46,748.

A total of 4,844 patients were discharged after treatment during the day, taking the tally of



recovered people to 16,63,723, a health department official said.
 
The state is now left with 84,464 active cases. Mumbai reported 1,144 new COVID-19 cases, taking its caseload to 2,78,598. With 17 fatalities, the total toll in the city rose to 10,725. The state has so far conducted 1,04,56,962 tests.