MUMBAI: A sharp increase in Covid-19 cases was reported in the state this May, with 95 new infections detected in the city alone, according to the state health department. This accounts for 101 cases of the entire statewide total of 106 cases since Jan.A total of 16 patients are currently hospitalised, as health officials ramp up surveillance. Most of these are those who were transferred from KEM Hospital to Seven Hills Hospital to minimise the risk of further transmission, hospital officials told TOI. State health authorities are closely monitoring Influenza-like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection, with all such cases now tested for Covid-19, officials said. -Eshan KalyanikarKEY HIGHLIGHTS