Overview

• India logged 2,710 active COVID-19 cases by May 30, marking a 168% rise in four days, with Kerala accounting for 1,147 infections and Maharashtra and Delhi trailing.
• Health officials attribute the surge to two Omicron sub-variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, which are under WHO monitoring but not classified as Variants of Concern or Interest.
• Seven COVID-19 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the toll for January–May to 22, with most fatalities involving patients with underlying conditions.
• Union Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav said central authorities reviewed oxygen plants and ICU capacity from earlier waves and are prepared to handle further case increases.
• Several state governments have instructed hospitals to ensure availability of beds, oxygen and testing kits as WHO monitors parallel surges in Singapore, China and Thailand.