Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people died as Maharashtra witnessed a whopping 711 new Covid-19 cases in the state in the last 24 hours, which is a jump of nearly 186 percent in a single day.

Maharashtra's capital city Mumbai alone recorded 218.

The state has seen 11 deaths in the last seven days and the case fatality rate in the state is currently 1.82 per cent.

There are 3,792 active cases in the state - a 62 per cent rise in a week. Mumbai currently has 1,162 active cases and a positivity rate of 13.17 per cent.

Amid a surge in cases, Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant, earlier in the day, informed that the state would be conducting a mock drill next week (April 13 and 14th) to assess Covid preparedness.

"As suggested by the central government, we are going to hold a mock drill for our Covid preparedness in the state on 13-14th April," he said.

However, the health minister asked people not to panic but remain vigilant and take precautions.

"The Covid numbers are increasing but it's not affecting much as it's a mild variant. No need to panic but everyone should take precautions while going to crowded places," Sawant said.

Six districts of Maharashtra - Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg, Pune and Satara - have higher numbers of positive patients.

Cases are also on the rise in areas where population density is a bit higher.

Districts like Pune, Raigad, and Thane are seeing a rise in daily positive patient numbers due to high population density.