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Coronavirus live news updates: At 36,902 cases, Maharashtra sees highest one-day spike; night curfew from March 28

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 26, 2021, 23:31:39 IST

Coronavirus live news updates: At 36,902 cases, Maharashtra sees highest one-day spike; night curfew from March 28

India plans to widen a coronavirus vaccination campaign soon to include more younger people, the health minister said on Friday, as its new infections rose by the most in more than five months. Stay with TOI for latest updates on Covid-19

21:49 (IST) Mar 26

Maharashtra: Pune reports 7,090 fresh Covid-19 cases, 3,756 recoveries, and 37 deaths in the last 24 hours.

21:34 (IST) Mar 26

Punjab reports highest single-day spike of over 3,000 Covid cases.

21:19 (IST) Mar 26

Tracking the spread of coronavirus

21:05 (IST) Mar 26

Maharashtra reports 36,902 new positive cases, 17,019 discharges and 112 deaths today.

Total cases: 26,37,735
Total recoveries: 23,00,056
Death toll: 53,907
Active cases: 2,82,451

21:02 (IST) Mar 26

More than 5.69 Crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered. 14.53 lakh vaccine doses given till 7 pm today: Ministry of health

20:58 (IST) Mar 26

The chief minister reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the state in a meeting with divisional commissioners, district collectors, superintendents of police and deans of medical colleges.

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20:48 (IST) Mar 26

Mumbai reports 5513 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 3,85,628.

20:47 (IST) Mar 26

Thackeray warned of stricter restrictions if the people did not observe Covid-19 safety protocol.

20:45 (IST) Mar 26

Covid-19: Maharashtra CM announces night curfew in state from March 28

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20:31 (IST) Mar 26

BMC health workers from K East convincing people to get their Covid - Rapid antigen tests (RATs) done inside Andheri railway station in Mumbai, on Friday.

20:24 (IST) Mar 26

The Maharashtra government said, if a church is spacious, maximum of 50 persons should attend the prayer meet there during the holy week from March 28 to April 4.

20:21 (IST) Mar 26

Odisha: Additional Chief Secretary for Health, PK Mahapatra writes to Union Health Ministry, requesting supply of 15 days vaccine requirement in advance.

20:21 (IST) Mar 26

In wake of the Covid-19 situation in the state, more than 50 people will not be allowed to gather for Holi celebrations: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash

20:20 (IST) Mar 26

The Maharashtra government also urged the Christian community to observe Good Friday (on April 2) and celebrate Easter Sunday (on April 4) in a simple manner in view of the spread of the disease.

20:20 (IST) Mar 26

The festival should be celebrated in a simple manner, observing social distancing norms and without coming together in any way given the increasing spread of Covid-19. Rang Panchami too should be celebrated in a simple manner.

Maharashtra government said in a statement

20:19 (IST) Mar 26

People should celebrate Holi in a simple manner considering the rise in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra and crowding should be avoided, the state government said on Friday.

20:17 (IST) Mar 26

Restrictions extended: India to allow 30 weekly flights to & from UK till April 15

20:07 (IST) Mar 26

Malls are directed to remain close from 8 pm to 7 am.

Maharashtra's Chief Minister Office

20:00 (IST) Mar 26

Night curfew to be imposed in Maharashtra from the night of 28th March. A separate order in this regard will be issued by the Disaster management and rehabilitation department soon.