India is experiencing a noticeable uptick in COVID‑19 cases, with active infections now at 5,755, the Union Health Ministry reported Sunday morning . Over the past 24 hours, 391 new cases and four deaths were recorded—specifically from Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Kerala remains the most affected state with 127 fresh cases, followed by Gujarat (102), Delhi (73), and West Bengal. To bolster the healthcare response, the central government has launched nationwide mock drills aimed at evaluating hospital preparedness—focusing on oxygen supplies, ventilators, isolation wards, and ICU readiness.
Recovery and Regional Breakdown
- Since January 2025, 5,484 patients have recovered and been discharged, including 760 recoveries this month
- Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Mizoram, and Tripura reported no new cases in the past day.
Details on Recent Fatalities
- In Madhya Pradesh, a 45-year-old pregnant woman suffered seizures during a C-section and tested positive posthumously
- Maharashtra reported a death of a 63-year-old man with hyperthyroidism.
- In Kerala, a 59-year-old patient with stage 4 lung cancer succumbed to complications.
- Tamil Nadu recorded the death of a 79-year-old diabetic, bedridden for a month, due to COVID‑induced pneumonia and ARDS
Cumulative Death Toll Since January 2025
- Maharashtra: 18 deaths
- Kerala: 12
- Delhi & Karnataka: 7 each
- Tamil Nadu: 5
- Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat: 2 each
- Rajasthan & West Bengal: 1 each
As cases continue to rise, the government’s prioritisation of preparedness measures underscores a strategy focused on both mitigation and vigilance.