Mumbai: Maharashtra reported 10 new COVID-19 cases and one death over the past week, the state’s Public Health Department said. A 64-year-old woman from Raigad district, who had comorbidities, succumbed to the infection, taking the state’s COVID-19 death toll for 2025 to 44.
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Report One Case Each
According to the department, the new cases reported between August 12 and 2025 include one each from the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai municipal corporation areas.
The deceased passed away last week in Raigad district. She had underlying health conditions, the department noted.
Statewide COVID-19 Tally for 2025 Reaches 2,755
Mumbai’s COVID-19 tally for 2025 now stands at 1,106 cases, with 653 reported in June and July, and 12 so far in August. Since January, Maharashtra has recorded a total of 2,755 cases, with 2,684 patients having recovered.
Over 45,000 Tests Conducted Since January
A total of 45,057 COVID-19 tests have been conducted across the state since the beginning of the year.
During a recent state-level COVID-19 review meeting, health officials were directed to ensure regular surveillance of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases. As per the guidelines, 5% of ILI patients and all SARI patients must be tested for COVID-19, and all positive samples must be sent for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).
Citizens Urged to Stay Vigilant and Follow Precautions
All public health institutions, government medical colleges, and municipal hospitals have been instructed to keep COVID-19 testing and treatment facilities ready and updated.
The health department has urged citizens to remain vigilant and continue following preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus.
