Maharashtra is gradually emerging from a concerning phase of COVID-19, with the latest figures offering encouraging signs. According to data released by the State Public Health Department on Sunday, only eight new COVID-19 cases were reported across Maharashtra.

Officials confirmed that all new patients are exhibiting mild symptoms and none require intensive care. Since January this year, the state has conducted 33,157 COVID-19 tests, of which 2577 samples have returned positive.

Despite a sudden spike in infections during May and June, Maharashtra has seen 2472 recoveries so far this year, bringing the recovery rate to an impressive 95.92 percent. The number of active cases currently stands at just 64, all of whom are stable and showing only mild symptoms.