Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra reported nine Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours, making the figure the highest in the latest surge in infections in the state. 

The state also reported 1,115 fresh Covid cases, according to the government's latest bulletin including 320 new cases and two deaths in state capital Mumbai.

Mumbai also recorded a positivity rate of 14.57%.

Currently, there are 5,421 active cases in the state of which, 1,577 are in Mumbai.

With the latest additions, the cumulative figures have risen to 81,52,291 cases and 1,48,470 deaths in the state. Mumbai accounts for 19,752 of the total deaths.

On Tuesday, the state recorded 919 fresh cases and one death.