The Maharashtra government was taking steps to face a possible third wave by ramping up health infrastructure, state Food and Drug Administration Minister Rajendra Shingne said.
A traffic congested road in Mumbai. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar
As many as 50 lakh people including five lakh children could be infected in Maharashtra in a possible third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, state Food and Drug Administration Minister Rajendra Shingne said on Friday.
Talking to reporters at Buldhana, the minister said a third wave 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.
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All these possibilities were discussed during this week's cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray," he said.
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 added.
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