Overview
- India reports 1,009 active COVID-19 cases as of May 26, 2025, a sharp rise from 257 cases a week ago.
- Kerala accounts for the highest number of active cases at 430, followed by Maharashtra with 209 and Delhi with 104.
- New variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, classified as 'Variants Under Monitoring' by WHO, have been detected but are not considered more transmissible or severe.
- Deaths linked to COVID-19 have been reported in Maharashtra (4), Kerala (2), and Karnataka (1), primarily involving individuals with severe comorbidities.
- Health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, urging citizens to follow preventive measures such as mask-wearing and hand hygiene.