PMC health chief reassures Pune amid highest May COVID surge of 108 cases

Pune saw its highest monthly COVID caseload this year with 108 cases in May, raising active cases to 94 by early June. Despite the rise, Dr Nina Borade confirms the situation remains controlled as Maharashtra reports fresh cases mainly from Pune, Mumbai, and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has recorded its highest COVID-19 caseload for May with 108 new infections, marking the largest monthly surge this year.

Currently, Pune has 94 active COVID cases, with 84 patients under home isolation and 10 hospitalized, according to PMC officials.

Dr. Nina Borade, PMC's health chief, reassured the public, urging calm and emphasizing that the situation remains under control. She attributed the spike to increased testing by doctors, which has identified more cases.

"The spike in cases is seen as doctors have started testing patients for COVID," Dr. Borade said.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra state reported 59 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, including 20 from Mumbai, 17 from PMC areas, and two from Pimpri-Chinchwad, highlighting a broader regional trend.

Despite the rise, health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, encouraging residents to follow safety protocols and remain vigilant.

The surge underscores the importance of ongoing testing and public health measures to manage COVID-19 spread in Pune and surrounding areas.
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Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) reported its highest May COVID-19 surge with 108 cases, health chief Dr. Nina Borade reassured citizens the situation is under control amid increased testing. Currently, Pune has 94 active cases, mostly in home isolation, while Maharashtra reported 59 new cases statewide.
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The situation is under control despite the spike; citizens are urged not to panic.
Dr Nina Borade
PMC health chief
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Key Facts
  • Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recorded 108 COVID cases in May, marking the highest monthly caseload this year.1
  • As of early June, Pune has 94 active COVID cases, with 84 under home isolation and 10 hospitalized.1
  • Maharashtra reported 59 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday, including 17 from PMC areas, 20 from Mumbai, and 2 from Pimpri-Chinchwad.1
Key Stats at a Glance
COVID cases recorded in PMC in May
108 cases
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Active COVID cases in Pune
94 cases
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Active COVID cases under home isolation in Pune
84 cases
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Active COVID cases hospitalized in Pune
10 cases
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Fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra on Monday
59 cases
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Fresh COVID-19 cases from PMC areas on Monday
17 cases
1
Fresh COVID-19 cases from Mumbai on Monday
20 cases
1
Fresh COVID-19 cases from Pimpri-Chinchwad on Monday
2 cases
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