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Pimpri Chinchwad Reports First COVID-19 Case: 42-Year-Old Man Tests Positive, Isolated at Home

A 42-year-old man in Pimpri Chinchwad has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the city’s first case of 2025. The patient is in home isolation and stable. Health officials urge precautions but advise residents not to panic.

Pragati Chougule

The patient, a resident of Pimpri Chinchwad, developed a fever and subsequently underwent a COVID-19 test, which returned positive results. This marks the first official COVID-19 case in the city for 2025, following a period of low or no reported infections in the region.

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Health authorities have confirmed that the patient is in stable condition and being treated at home, with regular monitoring by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) health department. Officials have emphasized that there is no cause for alarm and that all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent further spread.

In response to the case, the Maharashtra Health Department and PCMC have issued a series of precautionary guidelines for residents:

  • Citizens are advised to wear masks in public spaces, especially where social distancing is difficult to maintain.

  • Large gatherings should be minimized to reduce the risk of transmission.

  • Frequent hand washing and use of sanitizers are strongly recommended.

  • People should refrain from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth to minimize infection risk.

  • Anyone experiencing fever, cough, or respiratory symptoms should seek medical advice and consider testing.

Dr. Laxman Gophane, a senior official from the PCMC health department, has reassured the public that the situation is under control and that residents should not panic.

The case in Pimpri Chinchwad follows reports of rising COVID-19 numbers in Mumbai, which has recorded over 50 new cases recently. Pune city has also reported its first case of the year, involving an 87-year-old man currently under medical care. These developments come as part of a broader resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia and other parts of India, prompting renewed vigilance among health authorities.

Authorities have reiterated that the infected individual is stable and that contact tracing and containment measures are in place to prevent any potential outbreak.

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