Nagpur, India: Two male COVID-19 patients in Nagpur have died recently, both of whom were suffering from serious pre-existing health conditions. The deaths have been officially recorded in Maharashtra's COVID-19 fatality tally.

The first was a 56-year-old man who had long-term diabetes and hypertension. The second was a 32-year-old cancer patient who was also severely anaemic. According to health officials, while both individuals tested positive for COVID-19, their underlying conditions played a significant role in their deaths.

These cases have drawn renewed attention to the risks COVID-19 still poses to people with serious comorbidities (the presence of one or more additional medical conditions or diseases that exist alongside a primary illness, often making treatment and recovery more complicated).

Although overall infections in the city remain very low, officials have confirmed that, as of now, only two active COVID-19 cases are under home isolation in Nagpur, and no new cases have been reported in recent days.

Medical experts continue to advise high-risk individuals—especially those with chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, cancer or respiratory conditions—to remain cautious. They recommend staying up to date with vaccinations, avoiding crowded places, and seeking early treatment if symptoms appear.

Though the city has largely returned to normalcy, these two deaths are a reminder that the virus remains a threat to vulnerable populations.