Amid rise in Covid-19 caseload in Maharashtra, state health minister Rajesh Tope has informed that 500 ambulances have been procured to transport patients which can enable timely treatment to them. Besides, to curb the spread of the infection, the district administration of Aurangabad has decided to undertake a scientific sero survey from today onwards. <br />''<br />''AIR Mumbai correspondent reports that Aurangabad District Collector Uday Chaudhary has appealed citizens to participate in the sero survey. Aurangabad has 4994 active cases in the region.<br />'' <br />''On the other hand, coronavirus infection, which had spread rapidly in North Mumbai including Dahisar, Borivali and Kandivali areas, seems to be coming under control. Effective measures have been taken to increase the screening process of hawkers and shopkeepers through door-to-door screening by the municipal corporation. As a result, the rate of increase in new coronavirus cases has reduced by 30 per cent in the last 15 days.<br />'' <br />''The police department has clarified that the e-pass is still required to travel from one district to another. Some messages regarding cancellation of requirement of e-pass were circulating on social media, however the police department has clarified that the messages were wrong.   <br />