The recovery rate currently in state is at 96.76 per cent, officials said, adding that till date 2,541 patients have recovered from the virus, a health department bulletin stated
The recovery rate currently in the state is at 96.76 per cent. Representational Pic/File
Mumbai on Sunday reported two fresh cases of Covid-19 taking the overall active tally in state to 44, a public health department's bulletin said.
With addition of the fresh cases, Maharashtra has reported 2,626 positive patients since January 2025. The state has so far conducted 36,034 Covid tests since January 2025, the bulletin said.
The recovery rate currently in state is at 96.76 per cent, officials said, adding that till date 2,541 patients have recovered from the virus.
According to the state health department bulletin, all patients so far have reported only mild symptoms.
Since January 2025, a total number of 41 deaths have been reported in the state, out of which 40 were with comorbidities and one with other disease, the bulletin further said.
Of these, 40 Covid-19 patients had serious underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, lung disease, or stroke and one patient, a 47-year-old woman had symptoms of fever and shortness of breath, the health department's bulletin stated.
With addition of new cases reported on July 13, the total number of positive patients in Mumbai since January 2025 now stands at 1,045, the bulletin stated.
The bulletin said that the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) has been actively monitoring patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI).
"Covid-19 is a viral disease. Currently, ILI /SARI surveillance is being done in Maharashtra. During the survey, such patients are tested for Covid. These Covid patients are being treated regularly after positive report. There is gradual but definite increase in Covid patients in Maharashtra. Covid patients are showing mild symptoms. Covid testing and treatment facilities are available through the Public Health Department. The public is appealed not to panic," the health department bulletin said.
As per recent state-level review instructions:
- Regular ILI/SARI surveillance must continue in all districts.
- 5 per cent of ILI patients and 100 per cent of SARI patients must be tested for Covid-19.
- All positive samples should be sent for Whole Genome Sequencing to track variants.
- Public hospitals and medical colleges must stay updated with testing and treatment facilities.
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