With 12 fresh cases reported today, the coronavirus count in Maharashtra has climbed to 215, the state health ministry confirmed.
Five people were tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Pune today. Three in Mumbai were diagnosed positive with COVID-19 infection.
Two fresh deaths were recorded in the state, taking the toll in Maharashtra to eight. The state is the worst affected by the COVID-19 infection that claimed over 30,000 lives worldwide.
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country crossed 1000-mark on Sunday. India is currently under a 21-day nationwide lockdown to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19.