Maharashtra has reported two COVID-19-related deaths since January 2025, both from Mumbai and involving patients with serious comorbidities. The state has recorded 106 cases so far, with 52 mild cases and 16 hospitalizations. A rise in cases is noted nationally
Largescale violence broke out in Nagpur after rumours about a chadar being burnt. Muslims leaders have appealed to Maharashtra CM for an impartial probe
The country has reported 19 instances of the BA.2.86 variant, known as Pirola, with Maharashtra and Goa contributing one and 18 sequences, respectively.
