After Andhra, Covid-19 resurfaces in Maharashtra after 3 years | TheBriefWire
After Andhra, Covid-19 resurfaces in Maharashtra after 3 years
Published 17 July 2026 ยท health
Maharashtra has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases, mostly mild, over recent days. Experts note the virus now follows influenza-like patterns with periodic spikes. Most
Maharashtra has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases, mostly mild, over recent days. Experts note the virus now follows influenza-like patterns with periodic spikes. Most positive cases were detected during physician-advised investigations or pre-operative assessments. This recent uptick is the first noticeable increase in Covid cases since around 2023. Hospitals are also observing increased cases of influenza and other infections.
Published: July 18, 2026 โข 12:53 AM IST ยท Updated: July 18, 2026 โข 9:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Maharashtra has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases, mostly mild, over recent days.
Experts note the virus now follows influenza-like patterns with periodic spikes.
Most positive cases were detected during physician-advised investigations or pre-operative assessments.
This recent uptick is the first noticeable increase in Covid cases since around 2023. Hospitals are also observing increased cases of influenza and other infections.