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India Reports 257 Active COVID-19 Cases as Omicron Subvariants Drive Localized Increases

Kerala, Mumbai, and Delhi see the highest case numbers, with health authorities emphasizing preparedness and mild infection profiles.

A teacher of the Gurukul School of Art makes an awareness painting of COVID-19, in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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The minister also said that there was no need to panic as this variant was mild and manageable. (File)
A doctor inspects an isolation ward prepared for the patients with COVID-19 symptoms at a government hospital in Secunderabad.

Overview

  • Kerala leads with 273 active COVID-19 cases in May 2025, followed by Mumbai with 95 cases and Delhi with 23 cases.
  • The resurgence is attributed to Omicron subvariants JN.1 offshoots OF.7 and NB.1.8, which are under global monitoring for increased transmissibility.
  • Health officials stress that the majority of cases are mild, with no significant hospitalizations or deaths reported across India.
  • State governments, including those in Delhi and Kerala, have issued advisories to ensure hospital readiness with beds, oxygen, medicines, and genome sequencing of positive samples.
  • The rise in cases aligns with a broader regional trend in Southeast Asia, though experts maintain that India's situation remains under control with robust surveillance measures in place.