Mumbai: Maharashtra recorded eight new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, according to the state’s Public Health Department. Of these, Mumbai accounted for five cases, the highest among all districts. No COVID-related deaths were reported on Sunday.
As per official data, the fresh cases reported on July 6 include five from Mumbai, two from Pune, and one from Kolhapur. With these additions, Mumbai’s total COVID-19 count for 2025 has reached 1,012 cases, including 551 in June and 20 in the first six days of July.
Since January 2025, Maharashtra has recorded 2,577 COVID-19 cases, with 2,472 patients having recovered. The death toll for the year stands at 41.
A total of 33,157 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the state since the start of the year.
During a recent state-level review meeting, health officials were directed to maintain strict surveillance of influenza-like illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI). It was instructed that 5% of ILI patients and all SARI patients be tested for COVID-19. All positive samples will undergo Whole Genome Sequencing to monitor for variants.
Mumbai News: Carnac Bridge Ready But Still Shut As BMC Awaits Govt Nod Amid Protests And Public InconveniencePublic health institutions, government medical colleges, and hospitals under municipal corporations have been asked to keep their COVID-19 testing and treatment facilities updated.
The Health Department has urged citizens to remain vigilant and continue following preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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