The BMC on Tuesday said that while Covid-19 is currently spreading sporadically, continuous surveillance is being maintained across the city
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Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases globally, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reported a total of 20 active Covid-19 cases within its jurisdiction.
The BMC on Tuesday said that while Covid-19 is currently spreading sporadically, continuous surveillance is being maintained across the city. Alongside Covid-19 monitoring, health authorities are also tracking cases of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI).
Suspected cases are being tested for Covid-19, and those found positive are being treated in accordance with established protocols. Genomic sequencing is being conducted on all positive samples to monitor emerging variants and patterns. In some cases, co-infections with H3N2 and other respiratory viruses have been detected, officials said.
The BMC emphasised that COVID-appropriate behaviour remains crucial and that public health laboratories are fully equipped to handle testing and sequencing operations. The state health department is closely monitoring the situation.
Mortality data is being reviewed by the death audit committee to ensure accurate assessment of any COVID-related fatalities.
While the number of active Covid-19 cases remains low and not alarming, authorities continue to maintain precautionary measures. Positive samples from across Maharashtra are being sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune and BJ Medical College, Pune for genome sequencing.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra has reported two Covid-19-related deaths since January this year, the state health department said on Tuesday.
In a release, the department said both fatalities were reported from Mumbai and involved patients with comorbidities (simultaneous presence of two or more medical conditions in a person).
One of the deceased had nephrotic syndrome with hypocalcemia seizure, while the other was a cancer patient, it said.
Key statistics:
Total Covid-19 tests conducted in January 2025: 6066
Total positive cases reported in January 2025: 206
New positive cases on 19.05.2025: 11
(Mumbai - 5, Pune - 3, Kolhapur - 3)
Active Covid-19cases in Mumbai: 20
(Municipal wards: A - 1, H/East - 1, M/East - 0, G/North - 3, R/North - 4, M/West - 11)
Most patients are stable and recovering at home.
Currently, 16 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals.
Total Covid-19 deaths in January: 2
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