Maharashtra in a possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, state Food and Drug Administration Minister Rajendra Shingne said today.
Speaking to reporters at Buldhana, Shingne said the third wave of Covid-19 could have eight lakh active cases at its peak. "About five lakh children may be infected, of which 2.5 lakh may need admission in government hospitals.
All these possibilities were discussed during this week's cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray," the minister added.
The Maharashtra government was taking steps to face a possible third wave by ramping up health infrastructure, ensuring adequate stock of medicines and keeping ready healthcare staff including pediatriacians for deployment, Shingne