COVID-19 cases in India: Active COVID-19 cases have crossed the 3,900 mark as cases saw a gradual increase from 3,758 to 3,961 as per official Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data on May 2. The maximum surge was observed in West Bengal as COVID-19 cases increased by 82 taking the total positives beyond 280. A significant increase was also noted in Delhi, Kerala and Gujarat as active COVID-19 cases in the states rose by atleast 60.
Two fresh deaths were reported from Kerala and Karnataka rising the total tally to 28 of COVID-19 deaths in India since January 2025. The surge is attributed to the highly transmissible COVID-19 variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. Health officials have warned residents to remain calm but maintain hygiene in crowded places. Adults with underlying illnesses and who remain unvaccinated are more prone to the virus.
State-wise detailed case load
With a cumulative rise of 363 COVID-19 cases between June 1 and June 2, recoveries have been of a similar number as well. Kerala has the highest recorded COVID-19 cases in India so far. Kerala leads with 1,400 active COVID-19 cases, followed by Maharashtra, which recorded seven deaths by May 31, bringing its total case count to 485.
Rising concerns over variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 accompany a surge in Delhi, now at 436 active cases, while Gujarat surpassed 300 after reporting 82 new infections, reaching 287 on June 1. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh continue to see steady increases, with 199 and 149 cases respectively. In contrast, Sikkim has reported just three cases so far, deviating from national trends.
COVID-19 variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7: Symptoms to watch
Health authorities have urged the public to remain calm, assuring that the medical infrastructure is fully equipped to handle a potential COVID-19 surge in India. Experts recommend monitoring symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, nausea, digestive issues, and throat pain, and advise taking an RT-PCR test if they last more than four days.