17,433 new Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, tally push to 8,25,739

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 17,433 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day count so far, taking its tally to 8,25,739, said a health official.

The state also reported 292 fresh deaths, upping the fatality count to 25,195, he



added.

The previous highest one-day count was 16,867 cases, reported on August 29.

Also, 13,959 people were discharged in the state, taking the number of recovered cases to 5,98,496, the official said.

Maharashtra currently has 2,01,703 active cases.