With Maharashtra adding over 1,000 cases for the third consecutive day on Friday, the total number of coronavirus patients in the state inched towards 20,000-mark.
Maharashtra was the hardest hit by coronavirus pandemic. The death toll in the state today crossed 700, the highest in the country.
At least 37 people succumbed to death in last 24 hours. Mumbai alone accounted for over 50% cases in Maharashtra. The city confirmed over 12,000 coronavirus patients and over 300 fatalities.
To mitigate the spread of virus, the authorities allowed only essential shops and medical outlets to remain open during the third phase of lockdown.