Jalna, Nov 2 (PTI) A second wave of COVID-19 infections was unlikely but Maharashtra was ready to tackle it if such a situation arises, state health minister Rajesh Tope said on Monday.

He said testing in Maharashtra had increased while the civic body in Mumbai was providing free tests at 44 places.

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Tope said a decision on opening places of worship would be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at the appropriate time.

Jalna on Monday reported 57 COVID-19 cases, taking its caseload to 10,905, while five deaths increased the toll to 293.

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So far, 10,025 people have been discharged, said an official.

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