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India’s Active COVID-19 Cases Near 6,000 as Kerala Remains Worst-Hit

Health officials have initiated mock drills to review hospital readiness in response to a surge driven by new Omicron subvariants.

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Overview

  • India’s active COVID-19 caseload soared from 257 on May 22 to 5,755 on June 7, marking a sharp upswing in infections.
  • Kerala continues to lead with 1,806 active cases, followed by Gujarat (717), Delhi (665) and West Bengal (622).
  • Health experts link the rise to Omicron subvariants JN.1, LF.7, XFG and NB.1.8.1 and report that most infections are mild and managed at home.
  • The Union Health Ministry has ordered nationwide mock drills and directed states to secure oxygen, ventilators, isolation beds and essential medicines.
  • The World Health Organization has reported an 11% COVID-19 test positivity rate across 73 countries, indicating a broader global resurgence.