In a shocking incident, at leat 30 persons including studentsand a teacher of a residential schools (Ashram Shalas) in Nandore of Palghar district have tested positive for COVID-19.
After the reports came positive the school hostel was sealed, said Palghar deputy collector. All government schools, colleges, hostels and private schools in Palghar District have been ordered to remain shut till further orders, said Palghar Collector, Dr Manik Gursal.
Maharashtra continues to report a surge in daily COVID-19 cases. Maharashtra reported the highest daily new cases at 23,179. This is the highest single-day tally of new Covid-19 cases in 2021.
The Union Health Ministry has expressed concerns over the COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra and said that the reduced testing, tracing and lack of COVID appropriate behaviours have led to the surge in active cases in the state.
"We are very worried about Maharashtra. This is a serious matter. This has two lessons- don't take the virus for granted and if we have to remain Covid free, then, we need to follow Covid appropriate behaviour," Member (Health), NITI Aayog Dr VK Paul said.