Maharashtra has reported 114 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the state's total count to 1,276 since January. One more patient has died, bringing the death toll to 18, according to the state health department on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Of the new cases, Pune reported the highest number with 44 (42 within civic limits and 2 in rural areas). Mumbai followed with 37 cases, and Mira Bhayandar and Panvel Municipal Corporation areas each reported 7. Additional cases were found in Navi Mumbai (4), Pimpri-Chinchwad (6), Kalyan (3), and Thane, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Parbhani (1 case each).
The state public health department has conducted 13,707 tests since January, with 1,064 returning positive results. 521 patients have recovered so far.
The rise in cases in Maharashtra mirrors a broader trend across India. Kerala currently has the highest number of active cases at 1,487, followed by Delhi (562) and Maharashtra (526). Other states with increasing active cases include Gujarat (508), West Bengal (538), Karnataka (436), Uttar Pradesh (198), and Rajasthan (103).
Nationally, India has 4,866 active COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported 7 new COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, with 3 from Maharashtra and 2 each from Delhi and Karnataka.
Health officials are closely monitoring the situation as the virus shows signs of resurgence. The central government has issued advisories to all states and union territories, urging them to ensure the availability of essential medical supplies, including oxygen and critical medications.
Previously, Maharashtra reported 105 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with Mumbai accounting for 32 of those cases. Kolhapur, Navi Mumbai, and Dombivli each reported one death. The overall COVID-19 death tally in the state since January stood at 17, with 16 of the deceased having comorbidities.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, breathing difficulties, sore throat, and nasal congestion. Testing and treatment facilities are available, and experts advise the public to stay vigilant.
