Updated data now gives a clear picture of when Covid-19 deaths peaked in Maharashtra. For 24 days from April 18 till May 11, the state recorded over 1,000 Covid-19 fatalities every day. The state recorded a peak in Covid-19 cases on April 18 with active caseload of over six lakh. From April 21 till April 30, more than 1,200 Covid-19 deaths were recorded every day in Maharashtra, with the highest single-day spike of 1,283 on April 26. Data shows that daily Covid-19 fatalities saw a sharp dip mid-May onwards, falling from over 1,000 to 700 per day.

Source: Indian Express July 09, 2021 19:18 UTC