Maharashtra's Covid-19 deaths remained on the higher side, while the recovery rate dropped marginally with an increase in the number of active cases for the first time in over a week, health officials said here on Saturday.

The state witnessed 105 deaths -- though much lower compared to the peak toll of 515 recorded on September 15 -- taking Maharashtra's Covid death toll to 45,914. The state also reported 4,237 fresh cases, taking its overall tally to 17,44,698 till date.