Maharashtra reported a sharp drop in new Covid-19 cases at 785 from 2,015 a day ago, while six more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, said an official from the health department. With these additions, the cumulative caseload increased to 80,35,046, while the overall fatality count jumped to 1,48,068, he said.

Daily coronavirus cases are generally low on Mondays as compared to other days due to a significant drop in number of tests conducted over the weekend. Three coronavirus-related deaths each were reported from Mumbai and Satara administrative circles, the official said. The Covid-19 recovery count increased by 937 to touch 78,72,444, leaving Maharashtra with 14,534 active cases, he said.