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2mo ago

India’s Active COVID-19 Caseload Exceeds 4,000 as New Omicron Subvariants Spread

Genome sequencing indicates the surge is driven by four Omicron subvariants mostly causing mild symptoms

According to a statement issued by the PMC, as many as 13 fresh COVID cases were reported on Monday and eight patients were successfully discharged after treatment. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
People standing in line to get their reports after Covid-19 test at a district hospital in UP's Noida
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All the states have also been given directives to ensure proper Covid-19 tests and we can prevent anything from happening.

Overview

  • Ministry data show 4,026 active infections and five new deaths in the past 24 hours, raising total fatalities since January to 37
  • Kerala remains the worst-affected state with 1,446 active cases, followed by Maharashtra (494), Gujarat (397) and Delhi (393)
  • Two deaths occurred in Maharashtra and one each in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, all involving patients with pre-existing health conditions
  • Officials report that most patients have mild symptoms managed at home, keeping hospital and ICU occupancy at manageable levels
  • The WHO has designated variants LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB.1.8.1 as ‘Variants Under Monitoring’ and health authorities recommend mask-wearing and distancing for vulnerable groups