Maharashtra Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases, Including 5 From Mumbai; No Deaths Recorded

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.

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Public 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.