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3mo ago

India’s Active COVID-19 Cases Rise to 3,758

Genome sequencing shows low-severity Omicron subvariants driving this latest surge in cases.

The active cases of covid-19 cases in India stands at 3395, as of Saturday.
In the past 24 hours, Kerala reported 64 new Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra logged 18, and Delhi added 61, according to MoHFW figures. (File)
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Covid 19 cases see a surge in India with more than 100 active cases reported from eight states.

Overview

  • Active infections climbed from 257 on May 22 to 3,758 on June 1, marking the sharpest rise in months.
  • Kerala reports the highest burden with 1,400 active cases, followed by Maharashtra on 485 and Delhi on 436.
  • Indian Council of Medical Research has identified Omicron subvariants LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB.1.8.1 as the main drivers of the surge.
  • Two deaths in Kerala and Karnataka over the latest 24-hour period brought the total Covid-related fatalities this year to 28, most involving patients with comorbidities.
  • Union and state health authorities confirm healthcare systems are poised to handle the uptick and have reissued mask mandates and physical-distancing guidelines.