Maharashtra is once again witnessing a gradual rise in COVID-19 cases this year, with the total number of infections climbing to 873 since January, according to the State Public Health Department. The latest figures, released on June 2, reflect a steady increase, though health officials say active monitoring and surveillance are underway to keep the situation under control.
What’s particularly concerning is the report of 10 COVID-related deaths. Out of these, nine patients had pre-existing health conditions—including interstitial lung disease, diabetes, paralysis, and nephrotic syndrome. One patient, who didn’t have any documented comorbidities, reportedly died from fever and breathlessness.
On Monday alone, 59 fresh cases were reported across different regions of the state. Mumbai continues to be the worst-hit, with 20 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours and a total of 483 cases so far this year—477 of them in May alone.
Here’s how the new cases on June 2 break down by district:
•Mumbai – 20
•Thane – 4
•Pune – 1
•Pune Municipal Corporation – 17
•Pimpri Chinchwad – 2
•Satara – 2
•Kolhapur – 2
•Sangli – 1
•Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 1
•Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation – 7
•Akola Municipal Corporation – 2
As of now, 369 patients have recovered, while 494 cases remain active across Maharashtra. The state has carried out 12,011 COVID-19 tests since January.
To keep the spread in check, genome sequencing is being actively conducted by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) and B.J. Medical College, Pune. These tests help identify new mutations and understand the nature of the virus currently circulating.
In parallel, the government is continuing surveillance surveys for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI), which are often early indicators of a broader COVID spread. Patients showing such symptoms are being tested promptly.
Officials say that although numbers are still relatively low compared to earlier peaks, ongoing international cases and domestic transmissions indicate that COVID-19 hasn’t completely gone away. Vigilance, early testing, and reporting remain crucial.
