With a rise of 4930 new cases, Maharashtra's Covid-19 caseload has increased to 18,28,826. According to the state's public health department, 6,290 were discharged yesterday, taking the total number of recoveries to 16,91,412. The state reported 95 fatalities, taking the death toll to 47,246. Maharashtra currently has an active case load of 89,098.<br />'' <br />''Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said that the government plans to vaccinate doctors and health professionals, police force and people suffering from comorbidities in the first phase. Speaking to reporters in Jalna district, Mr. Tope said the state is in constant touch with the Centre and will provide the approved COVID-19 vaccine in phases, as per the guidelines that will be issued by the central government.<br />'' <br />''On the other hand, Pune division of the Food and Drug Administration has claimed that the Pune division has adequate reserves of oxygen against the backdrop of a possible second wave of Covid-19. Assistant Commissioner S.V. Pratapwar informed that Chakan MIDC has commissioned a 100 tonne capacity oxygen generation project. Therefore, there will be no shortage of oxygen in Pune division.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, State Food & Drugs Administration minister, Dr. Rajendra Shingane said, NGOs, government machinery should take a lead and organise blood donation camps by adhering to Covid-19 protocols.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He said, in the ongoing unlock process, regular surgeries are taking place and there is a high demand for blood. He said patients suffering from thalassemia and cancer patients also need blood regularly. In order to overcome the shortfall of blood in unlock period, donors should voluntarily come forward and donate blood overwhelmingly, he said.</span><br />