India’s active COVID-19 cases have gone above 3,000, with Kerala having the highest at 1,336. Maharashtra and Delhi follow next, according to data from the Union Health Ministry released on Saturday.
In the last 24 hours, four COVID-related deaths were reported — one each in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
Active COVID-19 cases in India have been rising since May 22. On that day, there were only 257 cases. By May 26, the number had gone up to 1,010, and on Saturday it reached 3,395. In the last 24 hours, 685 new cases and four deaths were reported.
Here is the number of active cases in major states:
- Uttar Pradesh: 117
- Kerala: 1,336
- Maharashtra: 467
- Delhi: 375
- Gujarat: 265
- Karnataka: 234
- West Bengal: 205
- Tamil Nadu: 185
Situation Under Control, Say Health Officials
Despite the upward trend, health authorities have assured that the situation remains manageable. Most patients are recovering at home, and the severity of infections continues to be low.
“There is no cause for concern at the moment,” said an official source, emphasizing that the situation is being closely monitored.
Omicron Subvariants Behind the Surge
Dr. Rajiv Behl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), confirmed that genome sequencing of recent cases indicates the presence of Omicron subvariants, particularly in the western and southern regions of the country.
“The variants identified include LF.7, XFG, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1, with the first three being more prevalent,” Dr. Behl stated. “We are keeping a close watch, and while caution is advised, there is no need for panic at this stage.”
Health authorities continue to urge the public to maintain vigilance and adhere to recommended safety protocols, especially in regions reporting higher caseloads.