Covid-19 fourth wave to hit India soon? Here's what Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope says
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has ruled out the possibility of Covid-19 4th wave hitting India soon.
May 23, 2022, 11:54 AM IST
Covid-19 fourth wave: 'Maharashtra likely to make masks mandatory in crowded places'
Delhi has made masks mandatory and is even imposing a fine of Rs 500. Mask restrictions are also back in the districts of Uttar Pradesh adjoining Delhi in view of rising cases.
Apr 27, 2022, 17:48 PM IST
Omicron sub-variant XE not lethal, says Maharashtra health minister after 67-year-old man tests positive
Rajesh Tope said that the elderly man and his wife who had been in Mumbai tested positive for coronavirus in Gujarat last month.
Apr 10, 2022, 07:53 AM IST
Covid-19 third wave peak over in Maharashtra: state Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said, "Yes, I can say that peak of the third wave is over now because COVID-19 cases are reducing in cities like Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar where the situation was worst during the recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Jan 29, 2022, 16:03 PM IST
When will Maharashtra govt consider reopening schools? Health Minister Rajesh Tope answers
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the final decision on reopening schools will be taken by CM Uddhav Thackeray.
Jan 16, 2022, 18:49 PM IST
Omicron has higher rate of transmissibility but causes mild symptoms, says Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra recorded its first case of the Omicron variant on Saturday.
Dec 05, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
Maharashtra may consider relaxing COVID-19 norms after Diwali, CM Uddhav to meet Task Force today
Tope had on Sunday said, "After Diwali, on the basis of Covid positive cases in the state, CM Uddhav Thackeray along with health department and the task force will take the decision to provide more relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions."
Oct 18, 2021, 09:27 AM IST
Maharashtra to vaccinate 15 lakh people daily under ‘Mission Kavach Kundal’ from today
“We’re launching a special vaccination initiative Mission Kavach Kundal from Oct 8. The drive will be implemented in the state till Oct 14. Our target is to vaccinate at least 15 lakh people daily,” Rajesh Tope said.
Oct 08, 2021, 07:32 AM IST
COVID-19 third wave could hit Maharashtra by October end: Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Tope predicted that as many as 60 lakh people could be infected by the time the festival season ends in November.
Aug 26, 2021, 19:28 PM IST
With over 10.96 lakh COVID-19 vaccinations in a day Maharashtra's govt claims new record
Maharashtra government claimed to have set a new record by inoculating over 10.96 lakh people against COVID-19 in a single day.
Aug 21, 2021, 22:44 PM IST
Maharashtra stops home isolation in 18 districts with high COVID-19 positivity rate
The districts of Satara, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Osmanabad, Beed, Raigad, Pune, Hingoli, Akola, Amravati, Kolhapur, Thane, Sangli, Gadchiroli, Wardha, Nashik, Ahmednagar and Latur have above-average positivity rates, as per the health department data.
May 25, 2021, 20:55 PM IST
Maharashtra halts COVID vaccination for 18-44 age group, people above 45 to be given priority
The Maharashtra Health Minister also revealed that the Serum Institute of India (SII) has informed the Maharashtra government that it would be able to provide 1.5 crore Covishield vaccines to the state only May 20 onwards.
May 12, 2021, 20:30 PM IST
No vaccination for 18-44 group without 30 lakh COVID-19 vaccine vials: Maharashtra govt
Ahead of the commencement of the Phase 3 mass vaccination drive from May 1, the Maharashtra government has said that it can’t carry out the vaccination for 18-44 group without 30 lakh COVID-19 vaccine vials.
Apr 30, 2021, 08:36 AM IST
11 patients on ventilator die due to suspected oxygen leakage in Nashik, probe ordered
At least 11 patients who were on ventilators at a hospital in Maharashtra's Nashik died due to suspected oxygen leakage at a storage tank on Wednesday.
Apr 21, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Discrimination against Maharashtra in COVID-19 vaccine allotment, alleges Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope asked, "We have the most number of active patients, positivity rate and death with 12 crore population. Why we are given so few (COVID-19) vaccines?"
Apr 08, 2021, 15:14 PM IST
Nobody is above law, says Rajesh Tope on Bollywood celebs flouting COVID-19 guidelines
A day after Mumbai Police lodged an FIR against Bollywood actors Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan for allegedly violating the COVID-19 institutional quarantine norms, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said nobody is above the law and everyone should follow the protocols on Tuesday (January 5).
Jan 05, 2021, 15:26 PM IST
With 9,601 new cases, Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally touches 4,31,719, total 15,316 deaths
Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally spiked by 9,601 new cases to 4,31,719 on Saturday while the death of 322 patients, including 45 in Mumbai, took the toll in the state to 15,316, the health department said.
Aug 01, 2020, 23:20 PM IST
Maharashtra reduces charges for Covid-19 tests by private labs; caps maximum price at Rs 2200
In a major reprieve to common people, the Maharashtra government on Saturday capped the maximum price for COVID-19 tests (RT-PCR), which is conducted to detect coronavirus, at Rs 2,200. This was announced by Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope.
Jun 13, 2020, 17:21 PM IST
Maharashtra to procure 10,000 vials of Remdesivir as COVID-19 cases reach 82,968
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra will purchase 10,000 vials of the drug Remdesivir for treating coronavirus patients. The announcement was made by state’s Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday.
Jun 06, 2020, 20:37 PM IST
Spitting and smoking in public can attract fine, jail term in Maharashtra
As part of efforts to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus in the state, the Maha Vikas Aghadi government has decided to take strict action against those found spitting, smoking or blowing their nose in public.
May 30, 2020, 10:58 AM IST
