Photos: Experts sound alarm after Maharashtra reports record cases in 39 days
On February 14, Maharashtra recorded 4,092 new Covid-19 infections for the first time since January 6, taking its tally to
On February 14, Maharashtra recorded 4,092 new Covid-19 infections for the first time since January 6, taking its tally to 2,064,278. Mumbai, meanwhile, reported over 600 cases after 31 days. Health experts have attributed the rise in Covid-19 cases to the resumption of local train operations. The vaccination drive in Maharashtra is progressing slowly and it will take time for herd immunity to build after inoculation. Health experts suggested that areas where cases have seen an uptick should be put on “red alert” and people be strictly asked to follow Covid-19 protocols.
A health worker collects a swab sample from a passenger at the Dadar Terminal in Mumbai on February 12. Maharashtra on February 14 recorded over 4,000 Covid-19 cases after a gap of 39 days.(Satish Bate / HT Photo)
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A volunteer from the transgender community assists a commuter during a traffic safety awareness drive in Kalyan on February 12. With the number of cases seeing an upward trajectory for the past four or five days, health experts have sounded an alarm to increase tracing and testing and urged citizens to strictly adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour.(Rishikesh Choudhary / HT Photo)
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Visitors at Mahim beach on a hazy day in Mumbai on February 12. Mumbai on February 14 reported over 600 cases after 31 days with 645 fresh infections. The city last saw over 600 cases in a day on January 14, HT reported.(Satish Bate / HT Photo)
Rakesh Patil, a passenger, commutes on a local train, at Thane on February 11. Health experts have attributed the rise in cases to the increase in movement of people post the resumption of local trains in Mumbai and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), HT reported(Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)
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Devotees offer prayer to Hindu deity Ganesh on the occasion of Maghi Ganpati Janmotsav, at Pratiksha Nagar in Mumbai on February 15. Dr Shashank Joshi, member of the Covid task force in Maharashtra told HT that the increase in cases has coincided with three things—full unlocking, gram panchayat elections, and some degree of schools and colleges reopening.(ANI)
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Kolkata Knight Riders have been all but knocked out of contention in the race for the playoffs after a dramatic 2-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings at home.
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A damaged portion of Bilal Mosque is seen after it was hit by an Indian strike in Muzaffarabad. The selection of targets was done based on extensive intelligence, primarily due to Pakistan's changing strategies aimed at concealing terror camps.
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A pulsating match that was marred by rain breaks in the second innings finally finished Gujarat Titans' way as they beat the Mumbai Indians by three wickets off the very last ball of the match. GT's 156-run target was reduced to 147 needed off 19 overs when a rain break forced players off after the 18th. GT hence needed 15 runs to win int he one over that could be bowled after resumption and they completed it with a single off the last ball of the match.
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Trump bashed Canada on social media just before Carney arrived, saying that the US didn't need "ANYTHING" from its northern neighbor. He then put on the charm and congratulated Carney on his election victory in person before displaying his stubbornness on issues of policy substance. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
