The meeting of the Maharashtra State Covid Task Force and Covid-19 Death Audit Committee was held in Mumbai today. State Health Minister Rajesh Tope reviewed the present corona mortality situation and also discussed the preparation for a possible second wave of corona virus.<br />'' <br />''Speaking to reporters Tope said that a second wave of corona is unlikely to occur in the state, however the administration is leaving no stone unturned and taking all precautionary measures for the same.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, the Health minister has appealed to the people to avoid crowds while celebrating Diwali and make it a firecracker-free festival in Maharashtra with caution. He also said that he will make a demand to the Chief Minister and the Cabinet to make Maharashtra firecracker free.<br />''<b><i><u> </u></i></b><br />''AIR correspondent reports, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that although the number of Covid-19 patients in Maharashtra is currently under control, the number of corona tests will be increased and it has been decided to carry out fever surveillance effectively.<br />'' <br />''Beside the experts suggested the regional level body to focus on testing of grocery shopkeepers, milk sellers, vegetable sellers, small and large traders, public transport workers who have constant contact with the people across the state. The state would launch a training program in view of the shortage of doctors and nurses in ICUs in small towns.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The decision to reserve 80 per cent beds for private hospitals will be taken as per need while maintaining the existing facilities for corona Tope has appealed that the citizens should be more careful in view of the upcoming Diwali festival. Health officials have also called for a firecracker-free Diwali this year as the smoke from firecrackers causes respiratory problems.</span><br />