Coronavirus claims first victim in Maharashtra

Mumbai, March 17, 2020

A 64-year-old coronavirus (COVID-19) patient died here on Tuesday, making him the first such victim in Maharashtra and India's third reported death due to the disease.

The man was under treatment at the state-run Kasturba Hospital in south-central Mumbai for the past few days.

Health and government officials concerned declined to share further details.

There are another 38 coronavirus-positive patients admitted in hospitals across the state.

IANS