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India Monitors Modest Covid Resurgence Linked to Omicron Subvariants

Health authorities report 257 active cases, mostly mild, with two deaths in Maharashtra, urging precautions for vulnerable groups.

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Overview

  • India has recorded 257 active Covid-19 cases as of May 19, 2025, with Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra reporting the highest numbers.
  • The surge is driven by the JN.1 Omicron subvariant and its descendants LF.7 and NB.1.8, which are more transmissible and immune-evasive.
  • Maharashtra has reported two Covid-related deaths in 2025, both involving patients with serious comorbidities, and 16 hospitalizations in Mumbai.
  • Health officials emphasize that most cases are mild, with no ICU admissions, and advise vulnerable groups to resume precautions such as mask-wearing and hand hygiene.
  • Authorities are conducting genomic sequencing of positive cases and testing all patients with influenza-like or severe acute respiratory infections to track the variants.