Mumbai Covid Cases: Mumbai sees 35 new Covid-19 cases, May count reaches 242 | Mumbai News
MUMBAI: Maharashtra reported 43 new Covid cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of active cases in the state to 209. Mumbai continues to see the sharpest increase, with 242 cases reported so far in May, including 35 on Sunday alone.Doctors said Covid appears to be behaving like any other virus and there is no reason to panic.Since Jan, the state has conducted 7,389 tests, yielding 300 positive results. Health officials noted that all confirmed cases presented with only mild symptoms.Four patients with pre-existing health conditions have died since May 18. While all tested positive for Covid, officials stressed that their underlying illnesses were the primary causes of death. The deceased included individuals suffering from kidney disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease and diabetic ketoacidosis.Health officials described the recent rise in cases as sporadic and have started surveillance for influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infection.KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maharashtra reports 43 new Covid cases; active tally now stands at 209 across the state.
- Mumbai leads the surge with 242 cases in May, including 35 new infections reported on Sunday.
- All recent Covid cases in the state have shown only mild symptoms, say health officials.
- Four patients with comorbidities died since May 18; Covid not the primary cause of death.
- State begins surveillance for flu-like and severe respiratory infections amid sporadic rise.
