Nagpur district on Wednesday reported 3,717 new coronavirus cases, its highest single-day figure so far since the outbreak of the pandemic last year, the authorities said.
In wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in Nagpur, the city is facing acute shortage of beds for Covid patients despite having three medical colleges GMCH, IGGMCH and AIIMS which have already gain considerable experience in treating Covid patients
"90 of the 600 beds were in basement that was closed due to drainage issue. We were waiting for high court's permission after repair. Beds provided since yesterday, said Medical Superintendent, GMC Nagpur.
At the start of the second wave, GMCH and IGGMCH had committed 600 beds each. This was not the first time incorrect bed availabity was shown. In November, as per the district collector affidavit before the high court 600 beds were daily available in the city.
Maharashtra reported 31,855 new COVID-19 cases, 15098 discharges, and 95 deaths on Wednesday, as per the State Health Department. The last few days have seen a sharp rise in the covid cases in the state.
Nagpur district authorities have extended the lockdown till March 31.