Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Covid-19 Cases Rise in Maharashtra, Pune Sees Spike
Covid-19 cases are increasing in Maharashtra, especially in Pune, after being under control for nearly three years.
Health officials say there's no new wave, and most patients have mild symptoms.
Many cases were found by accident during other medical tests.
Experts explain that Covid-19 is now acting like seasonal flu, with small increases expected over time.
In Andhra Pradesh, there have been 12 cases and 4 deaths, with all deceased patients having serious health conditions.
Samples from some patients are being studied further.
Covid-19 cases are rising in Maharashtra, particularly in Pune, with 48 cases reported in 2026 and 21 in July alone.
Health officials confirm no new Covid wave, as most cases show mild symptoms and were detected incidentally.
Experts state Covid-19 is behaving like seasonal influenza, with periodic increases expected as immunity wanes.
Andhra Pradesh reported 12 Covid-19 cases and 4 deaths between June 26 and July 16, with all deceased having underlying health conditions.
Samples from five patients in Andhra Pradesh have been sent to the National Institute of Virology for further analysis.
- Who
- Health officials and experts in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Rise in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
- When
- July 2026, with cases reported from June 26 onwards
- Where
- Maharashtra (Pune) and Andhra Pradesh (Kadapa, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada)
- Why
- Occasional infections expected as immunity reduces and new variants emerge
Health Officials
Experts
New Covid Wave
Health Officials
No sign of a new Covid wave, cases are mild
Experts
No new wave expected, cases are normal seasonal increases
- Total Cases in Maharashtra (2026)
- 48
- Cases in Pune (July 2026)
- 21
- Deaths in Maharashtra (2026)
- 0
- Total Cases in Andhra Pradesh (June 26 - July 16, 2026)
- 12
- Deaths in Andhra Pradesh (June 26 - July 16, 2026)
- 4
- Samples Sent for Analysis
- 5