Tope said even though the cases are falling in 12 districts other districts are showing increase. Further, the sharp rise in infection and deaths among children in the age group of 0-18 is a matter of deep concern. The government has therefore decided to set up a special Task Force comprising leading pediatricians to suggest the treatment protocols.
Tope’s statement came on a day when the state had reported new 53,605 cases and 864 deaths while a record 82,266 were discharged. State’s progressive COVID 19 cases were reported at 5053336, discharged 4347592, active 628313 and deaths 75,277. The Public Health Department in its presentation to the state cabinet on Wednesday had projected that there would be 6,97,993 active cases by May 16.
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray early this week spelt out the state government’s strategy to tackle the third wave of COVID 19 predicted by the country’s Chief Scientific Advisor. The government has launched a massive exercise to strengthen the health infrastructure, improve supply of medicines and oxygen and reduce stress on medical and paramedical staff.
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