COVID-19 Resurgence in Maharashtra: 21-Year-Old Thane Youth Dies; Mumbai on Alert
Pune Reports 29 New Covid-19 Cases; City Sees Rise in Infections
A 21-year-old resident of Mumbra in Thane has died due to suspected COVID-19 complications, raising fresh concerns about a resurgence of the virus in Maharashtra. The youth was admitted to Kalwa Hospital on May 12, 2025, and his COVID-19 infection was confirmed on May 23. He passed away the following day. Health officials believe coronavirus was the likely cause of death.
The state also reported another COVID-related fatality in Mumbai on Friday, along with 35 new cases in the past 24 hours. Two earlier deaths were reported at KEM Hospital. Maharashtra has seen 177 COVID-19 cases over the last month.
On a global scale, the virus is witnessing a new wave, with Singapore and Hong Kong together reporting over 14,000 active cases and several fatalities. Experts attribute the spike to growing international travel and reduced caution regarding quarantine.
Former health minister Deepak Sawant has written to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, urging the government to formulate updated containment strategies and convene a high-level meeting in response to the situation.
Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has ramped up its preparedness. Isolation wards have been activated at Seven Hills and Kasturba hospitals, and all MCGM facilities have been equipped to provide COVID-related treatment and counselling as part of a proactive readiness plan.
