ANI. The coronavirus cases have been on a rise in the western state in last few days. Amravati witnessed the highest spike in COVID-19 count among the districts Wednesday.
At least 230 people tested positive for novel coronavirus on 17 February, according to data released by the official. The number of fresh cases in the state was at 82 on 16 February.
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting on Thursday to take a stock of COVID-19 situation in the state. "The CM has held a meeting with administrations of Amravati, Yavatmal and Akola, on the COVID-19 situation there.
Appropriate decisions to be taken," said Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar.Authorities also announced strrestrictions in Yavatmal district on.