Third wave may be a tsunami of 60 lakh cases, warns Maharashtra

As the possibility of the COVID-19 third wave looms large, the Maharashtra government has cautioned that the state could witness around 60 lakh cases in such a situation. While around 20 lakh were affected in the first wave followed by 40 lakh in the second, the dreaded next wave may lead to over 60 lakh cases, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said.

As the possibility of the COVID-19 third wave looms large, the Maharashtra government has cautioned that the state could witness around 60 lakh cases in such a situation. While around 20 lakh were affected in the first wave followed by 40 lakh in the second, the dreaded next wave may lead to over 60 lakh cases, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said. August 27, 2021 at 11:14PM https://ift.tt/3ylDBS4