In a first, Pune sees decrease in active Covid patients in the week

As per the report, the number of active cases came down by 1,240 by the end of this week. When compared to the week before, it has shown the trend of active to positive cases drop to -14.4 per cent.

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For Pune, however, these are early days. But the last week has surely seen the number of active cases going down.

The last one week was the first time that the number of people recovering from Covid19 disease in Pune has been greater than the new infections being discovered.

In the week between July 31 to August 6, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) areas saw the recovery of 9,668 patients, while 8,600 new infections were discovered. There were five days in the week when the recoveries outnumbered new cases. PMC monitors weekly data ending every Thursday. It this trend holds on for at least two weeks at a stretch, it could signal a slowdown in the spread of the disease, and even raise hopes that a decline could be approaching. Amongst the states, only Delhi has shown this trend consistently over a long period, almost a month now.

For Pune, however, these are early days. But the last week has surely seen the number of active cases going down.

The city has been witnessing a jump in the number of active cases since the outbreak but the trend started slowing down from the previous week with an increase of only 1,162 between July 24 and 30 as against 6,409 between July 17 and 23.

As per the report, the number of active cases came down by 1,240 by the end of this week. When compared to the week before, it has shown the trend of active to positive cases drop to -14.4 per cent.

The highest number of active cases on any given day so far has been 18,215 on July 30. Thereafter, the PMC registered more patients being cured than newly infected, bringing the active cases tally to 16,975 on August 6, as per the report.

The PMC had tested a maximum of 45,007 patients in a week during July 17 to 23 and identified the highest number of 11,730 new patients in the week. The PMC’s efforts to scale up testing led to the highest jump of 6,409 active cases in a week, which also registered the highest 54.6 per cent trend of active to positive cases.

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In last seven days, a total of 172 deaths were reported, which is two per cent of the total new patients in the week, an increase from 1.9 per cent the week before.

As on August 6, the mortality rate in the PMC area was reported at 2.35 per cent with 1,456 deaths so far. While the critical rate was at 3.97 per cent, 43,606 out of the total 62,037 patients have been recovered, taking the recovery rate to 70.29 per cent. At present, 27.36 per cent of the total cases is active while the doubling rate of positive cases is 32.51 days.

The PMC has carried out 3,02,945 tests so far, which is 68,402 tests per million, highest by any civic body in the country. The confirmation rate recorded by the civic body was at 20.48 per cent. The tracing of suspected Covid-19 infected patients has improved with 12.45 persons behind every positive patient.

Ajay Jadhav

Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom: 1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026) "Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections. "Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections. "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls. 2. Infrastructure & Urban Development "Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026. "Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi. "Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors. 3. Civic Governance & Environment "Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time. "Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections. Signature Style Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact. X (Twitter): @ajay_khape ... Read More

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