The state on Wednesday recorded 4,981 COVID cases, taking the total tally of cases to 18.64 lakh. The total number of COVID-related deaths was 75 in the state, with the total so far coming to 47,902.

Mumbai, on the other hand, recorded 716 fresh cases along with Thane Municipal Corporation, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation recording 126, 107 and 164 cases respectively. The state's recovery rate has improved from Monday and stands at 93.45 per cent with 5,111 patients discharged on Wednesday.