Maharashtra confirmed over 8.1 million cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of October 20, 2023, with over 148 thousand fatalities and over eight million recoveries. A state-wide lockdown was implemented in late April 2021 to attempt reducing infections and deaths.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Active Cases: Maharashtra data was reported at 5.000 Case in 05 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.000 Case for 28 Apr 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Active Cases: Maharashtra data is updated daily, averaging 6,087.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 1587 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 701,614.000 Case in 23 Apr 2021 and a record low of 0.000 Case in 21 Apr 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Active Cases: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.

India reported almost 45 million cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of October 20, 2023, with more than 44 million recoveries and about 532 thousand fatalities. The number of cases in the country had a decreasing trend in the past months.

Burden on the healthcare system

With the world's second largest population in addition to an even worse second wave of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be crushing an already inadequate healthcare system. Despite vast numbers being vaccinated, a new variant seemed to be affecting younger age groups this time around. The lack of ICU beds, black market sales of oxygen cylinders and drugs needed to treat COVID-19, as well as overworked crematoriums resorting to mass burials added to the woes of the country. Foreign aid was promised from various countries including the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Additionally, funding from the central government was expected to boost vaccine production.

Situation overview
Even though days in April 2021 saw record-breaking numbers compared to any other country worldwide, a nation-wide lockdown has not been implemented. The largest religious gathering - the Kumbh Mela, sacred to the Hindus, along with election rallies in certain states continue to be held. Some states and union territories including Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka had issued curfews and lockdowns to try to curb the spread of infections.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Confirmed Cases: Maharashtra data was reported at 8,178,372.000 Case in 05 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,178,369.000 Case for 28 Apr 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Confirmed Cases: Maharashtra data is updated daily, averaging 7,880,969.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 1587 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,178,372.000 Case in 05 May 2025 and a record low of 32.000 Case in 16 Mar 2020. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Confirmed Cases: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.

The Indian capital of Delhi had the highest share of districts, at about 27 percent, in the red zone as of April 19, 2020. Red zones marked districts having more than 100 confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Infections in Indian states

Maharashtra confirmed around 13 thousand cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of May 4, 2020, with 548 fatalities and 2,115 recoveries. It was the leading state in terms of number of infections, followed by the states of Gujarat and Delhi. The first case, however, was reported in late January in the southern state of Kerala. Since then the spread of the virus has been consistent and the country is yet to see a drop in the number of infections.

COVID-19 in India

India reported around 42.7 thousand cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of May 4, 2020. The country went into lockdown on March 25, the largest in the world, restricting 1.3 billion people and extended until May 3, 2020. The lockdown had been until May 17, 2020.

COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Death: Maharashtra data was reported at 148,602.000 Case in 05 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 148,602.000 Case for 28 Apr 2025. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Death: Maharashtra data is updated daily, averaging 147,855.000 Case from Mar 2020 (Median) to 05 May 2025, with 1587 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 148,602.000 Case in 05 May 2025 and a record low of 0.000 Case in 16 Mar 2020. COVID-19: As on Date: Number of Death: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table IN.HLF006: Disease Outbreaks: Coronavirus 2019: MOHFW.

Just like any country, India has struggled against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Various factors like financial inequality, inadequate healthcare, and a huge population have made the matter even worse. In April 2020, after conducting the maximum number of tests in the country, the state of Maharashtra was able to detect over 1,900 cases. For the same period, the state of Sikkim carried out the minimum number of tests with zero cases detected.

What do people think about COVID-19 in India?

According to an online survey in February 2020, when the respondents were asked about their opinion on the issue of coronavirus, over 70 percent of the participants showed belief in staying alert and taking precautions. However, 16 percent of participants believed that the virus will not have a major influence on the country. To learn how people from different age groups are dealing with the fear of catching the virus, another survey was conducted in March 2020. It was discovered that the millennials were the most scared of contracting the virus. On the other hand, baby boomers showed minimum fear.

Impact of COVID-19 on India’s economy

The coronavirus has influenced the Indian economy in many ways. China has a major share in India’s import and export market. Therefore, any strain on the Chinese economy directly shows its effect on India too. This is true for all major economies of the world. Apart from this, the internal trade in the country has also taken a huge hit due to a series of lockdowns. In April 2020, the overall cost of a complete lockdown in India was estimated at around 26 billion U.S. dollars. India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the second quarter of 2020 was estimated to show a negative growth of nine percent. This was a huge decline as compared to the last quarter in which positive growth was observed.

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A majority of the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India affected people between ages 31 and 40 years as of October 18, 2021. Of these, the highest share of deaths during the measured time period was observed in people under the age of 50 years.

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