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India’s Active COVID-19 Cases Surge to 7,400 as Omicron Subvariants Spread

Kerala remains the hardest hit state with health authorities recommending targeted vaccination for high-risk groups

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Overview

  • India’s active COVID-19 tally climbed by 269 to reach 7,400 on June 14, with nine deaths recorded in the past 24 hours
  • Emerging Omicron subvariants LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB.1.8.1 are driving the recent rise and have been classified by WHO as Variants Under Monitoring
  • Kerala leads with 2,109 active cases followed by Gujarat at 1,437 and Delhi at 672
  • Karnataka reported the highest single-day spike with 132 new infections and Rajasthan continues to log 30 to 35 cases daily
  • Health officials are urging targeted vaccination for elderly and immunocompromised populations and have launched nationwide mock drills to test hospital preparedness