Swine flu cases in the state have seen an uptick in the past fortnight, with a majority of the cases being reported from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Of the 38 cases reported across Maharashtra, 22 or 55 per cent are from Palghar and 15 or 39 per cent are from Mumbai, said health officials.

One fatality due to the infection has been reported in Kolhapur. Experts have advised citizens to maintain hygiene and wear a mask.