India has seen a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, with 752 new infections recorded in the last week, pushing the nation’s total active caseload beyond 1,000. Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi reported the highest number of new infections over the past week.
The increase in cases occurs amid the identification of two new sub-variants – NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 – that are presently being monitored by international health agencies.
Kerala recorded 335 new infections, raising its total active cases to 430, while Maharashtra and Delhi reported 153 and 99 new cases, respectively. According to data published by the government on Monday (May 26) morning, the number of active Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra and Delhi is currently
Amid the increase in cases, Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha has called on officials to carefully track the increase in COVID-19 cases and to inform the public about essential precautions.
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First death reported in Maharashtra
The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has announced its initial COVID-19 death during the current surge, with a woman dying from the virus while receiving treatment, a senior official verified on Monday.
Dr. Deepa Shukla, head of the KDMC Medical Health Department, stated that four patients testing positive for COVID-19 have been found within KDMC boundaries as the virus experiences a comeback in areas of Maharashtra, including nearby Mumbai.
Among the four, one woman has passed away, one patient with mild symptoms has been released, another is undergoing treatment at a private hospital, and the fourth has been moved to Chhatrapati Shivaji Hospital in Kalwa, Dr. Shukla reported.
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Situation under control in Delhi
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta further assured the public that the situation is still under control. “Hospitals have beds, oxygen resources, and essential medications. The advisory that was released is merely a precaution,” she stated.
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh responded to public worries, noting that the recent cases are similar to seasonal viral infections. “There’s no reason to stress. Most patients are encountering mild symptoms such as fever, cough, and cold. Our hospitals are completely ready,” he stated.
Currently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) designates both LF.7 and NB.1.8 as Variants Under Monitoring, rather than as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest.
On Saturday, the Health Secretary of the Union assessed the national circumstances. “Most cases have been reported from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.” “The ministry stated that the majority of cases are mild and managed at home.”
