Maharashtra reported nearly 2,600 cases of COVID-19 in a single day on Thursday and its death toll now stands at 1,982. Meanwhile, in the city, the cases are spreading rapidly in four administrative wards including N ward (Ghatkopar) and P North (Malad) among others.

State health officials stated that there were 1,467 new cases reported in Mumbai on Thursday and its total COVID-19 count crossed the 35,000 mark to reach 35,485. With 2,598 new cases, Maharashtra has now reached 59,546 cases of COVID-19. Officials added that the recovery rate in the state stands at 31.26 per cent while the mortality rate is currently 3.32 per cent. Of the total cases in the state, 38,939 patients are currently being treated at various facilities.