COVID-19 Update: Maharashtra Reports 86 New Cases, State Death Toll Rises to 14

Mumbai, June 4: COVID-19 cases are once again rising across India, with Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana reporting noticeable spikes in infections. Maharashtra, in particular, has seen a steady increase, recording 86 new cases on June 3, bringing the state's cumulative case count since January 2025 to 959. The state also reported two additional deaths, taking the total COVID-19-related fatalities to 14.

Mumbai continues to lead in the number of new infections, with 26 fresh cases recorded on Tuesday. Other cities reporting new cases include Pune (24), Thane Municipal Corporation (9), Navi Mumbai (6), and Kalyan-Dombivli (1). Of the total cases in the state, 435 patients have recovered, while 510 remain under treatment. The majority of active cases have been classified as mild, health officials confirmed.

Recent deaths in the state occurred in Chandrapur and Miraj, with both patients reportedly having pre-existing medical conditions. The increase in deaths has raised concerns among health authorities, particularly for vulnerable groups with comorbidities.

Maharashtra conducted 12,880 COVID-19 tests on June 3, with a positivity rate that suggests a resurgence of the virus. A breakdown of monthly cases indicates a sharp rise in May, which recorded 503 infections, compared to just a handful in the previous months—January (1), February (1), March (0), and April (4).

Across India, the situation is similarly concerning. As of June 4, the country recorded 4,026 active COVID-19 cases—a dramatic rise from just 257 active cases on May 22. Kerala leads the nation in case count, followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi.

Gujarat reported 108 new cases and one death, raising its total active cases to 461. Most patients in Gujarat are recovering at home, with only 20 hospitalised. The surge is linked to the Omicron sub-variant LF.7.9 and the XFG recombinant variant, both of which are associated with mild symptoms.

In Haryana, 16 new cases were reported, predominantly from Gurugram and Faridabad, bringing the state’s total active cases to 51. No hospitalisations have been reported so far. The state health minister has urged residents to remain cautious and follow basic safety protocols to prevent further spread.

Health experts warn that these periodic spikes, observed every six to eight months, are likely to continue, emphasizing the need for sustained public awareness, especially among high-risk populations.