Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Maharashtra government has activated 25 dedicated Covid-19 hospitals.
Medical Education Minister Girish Mahajan made the announcement on Wednesday.

"Amid rising cases, the state has activated 25 Covid-19 dedicated hospitals under the Medical Education and Research department. There are 5,000 beds for Covid-19 patients, more than 2,000 ventilators, 62 liquid medical oxygen and 37 PSA plants. Some 2,000 jumbo and 6,000 small oxygen cylinders have been kept ready by the department in case of emergency," he added.