Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Clarifying the state's stance on the letter sent by the Centre to five states to closely monitor emerging clusters of COVID-19 cases and maintain an adequate number of tests, and send samples from infected individuals for genome sequencing, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday said that they appeal to the people for wearing face masks in closed places, however, they have not mandated it by levying a tax over it.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 11 (ANI): Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday targeted independent MP Navneet Rana over her viral MRI Scan pictures from Lilavati Hospital saying that the pictures go against the rules.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 (ANI): With no significant surge in the number of Covid 19 cases in the State, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday that the situation is 'under control' in Maharashtra.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Amid a surge in the COVID-19 cases in Europe, China and other countries, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday stressed on the need to be alert and said that the COVID appropriate behaviour needs to be followed.
Aurangabad Feb 27 PTI Though the curve of the third COVID-19 wave almost flattened the decision regarding the face mask rule will be taken carefully Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Sunday Topes comments come a day after Maharashtra reported 893 COVID-19 cases and eight fatalities due to the infection The peak of the third wave had seen 48000 cases per day in Maharashtra Now the number of fresh cases is not even ten per cent as compared with the peak The number of active cases is around 9000 now Tope told reporters in Jalna When asked about further relaxation of COVID-19 norms including doing away with the face mask rule Tope said Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is constantly saying that we cannot assume that that COVID pandemic is over So the decision on mask liberty will be taken after careful consideration The Maharashtra government had on Tuesday stressed the need to continue to observe COVID-appropriate behaviour like wearing of masks maintaining social distancing and frequently sanitising hands though it withdrew the orders issued on separate dates in July and August 2021 and the SOP dated August 10 PTI AW NSK NSK
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 30 (ANI): Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has finally recovered from COVID-19 and pneumonia, informed Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Sunday. Nearly a month back, she had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with Covid-19 and pneumonia.
Maharashtra [India], January 30 (ANI): Being admitted for nearly a month in Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is currently showing positive signs of improvement in her treatment against COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9 (ANI): Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday said the state government is all set to give precaution doses to people above 60 years of age from January 10.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6 (ANI): Amid the massive surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, State Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday said that while cases are rising in the state, the number of casualties has not increased.
Mumbai Dec 29 PTI Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday expressed concern over the rise in the number of fresh as well as active COVID-19 cases in the state and termed it as an alarming situation Talking to reporters here Tope urged people and authorities to exercise caution He said in the last 8-10 days the active cases in the state stood in the range of 5000-6000 On Tuesday the state had 11492 active cases On Wednesday the number of active cases could rise over 20000 he said The rise in active cases in the state is alarming the minister said He also expressed concern over the fast doubling rate of cases in the state and the rising number of infections in Mumbai On Tuesday Maharashtra reported 2172 fresh coronavirus cases up by 50 per cent from 1426 infections recorded a day before and 22 new deaths the health department earlier said With these additions the states COVID-19 tally rose to 6661486 while the death toll increased to 141476 it said PTI PR GK GK
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