New Covid cases in Maharashtra cross 100-mark after 7 months; 1 dead

Maharashtra records 117 new Covid-19 cases, surpassing 100-mark for first time in 7 months. Nashik reports a Covid-related death. Public health minister Tanaji Sawant urges caution during New Year festivities. State Covid taskforce reviews cases and states health system is prepared. Government hospitals directed to conduct mock drills. Mumbai records highest cases in MMR. Pune Circle records second-highest detections. Active cases rise to 369 in the state. Three patients hospitalised in Mumbai.