Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported on April 2 from Pune and Buldhana districts, taking Maharashtra’s tally to 338. Two new cases were reported from Pune and, in a matter of growing concern for authorities, yet another case was reported from Buldhana district in the State’s Amravati division. With these fresh cases, Pune district’s tally of positive cases stands at 52, while Buldhana’s tally has reached five. Officials have screened more than 13,000 persons so far from the ‘high-risk’ zone, which comprises areas from where the positive cases have originated. At least 182 people from Pune division, including 136 from Pune district, had either attended the event.

Source: The Hindu April 02, 2020 05:37 UTC