Covid-19 Coronavirus Cases in India Highlights: COVID-19 cases in India are on the rise, with the bulk of new infections reported from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Total coronavirus cases in India reaching 1010 on May 27.
However, with mild and subtle symptoms, experts have advised people not to panic, but state advisories urge residents to maintain hygiene. The new variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 are under observation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and no reason for concern has been flagged yet. As cases rises in Kerala and cross the 400 mark, residents are concerned, spikes were also observed in Delhi, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Arunachal Pradesh reported its first case earlier today and have begun contact tracing.
Is COVID again rising in India?
According to the latest state-wise data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Kerala and Maharashtra are witnessing the highest surge in COVID-19 cases.
Kerala has reported a total of 430 cases, including 335 new infections — the highest single-day tally among all states. Maharashtra follows with 210 confirmed cases, 154 of which are new.
Delhi has also seen a notable rise, recording 99 new cases and pushing its total count to 104. Other states such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Haryana have also registered an uptick in infections, reflecting a nationwide upward trend in COVID-19 cases.
Health authorities have intensified surveillance and are urging the public to follow preventive measures, especially in states showing higher transmission rates. Experts continue to emphasise vaccination, mask usage, and testing as key tools in containment.
Health officials remind the citizens that the situation is under control and to not panic. The transmissibility and the effectiveness of the existing vaccine on these variants are under close monitoring.
How long did COVID last in India?
In the pandemic era starting March 2020, India experienced two unfortunate waves of the COVID-19 virus. Kerala was the first state to report over 30 cases. Lasting for more than two years, COVID-19 cases in India claimed more than 5,00,00 lives. Coming to a complete halt, all industries were struck badly. With businesses shutting down to economies, the pandemic-era was truly a challenging time for all.
What strain of COVID is going around now?
The current strain of the COVID-19 virus as reported by INSACOG data, are protein mutations of the JN.1 virus. Initial research indicates that the NB.1.8.1 variant could be more transmissible than previous strains, likely due to its stronger binding ability to human cells. To date, 58 genome sequences of NB.1.8.1 have been submitted to the global COVID-19 database, originating from 22 different countries. The NF.7 variant was observed largely in southern parts of India and both NB.1.8.1 and NF.7 have been reported largely from urban metro cities. However, international cases from the US have also reported high communicability.
What are current COVID symptoms in 2025?
The current symptoms of COVID-19 in India in 2025 are observed to be mild and subtle. As per the recent reports published by WHO, the NB.1.8.1 poses a low global health risk. However, some common symptoms have been identified as sore throat, fatigue, mild cough, fever, muscle aches, nasal congestion, low-grade hyperthermia, headaches, nausea and gastrointestinal issues.
Experts advise to take a rapid antigen home test or RT-PCR if these symptoms persist beyond 3-4 days. It has also been warned to avoid crowded places as an extra measure of caution. As of now, there are 7 deaths reported so far from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Kerala but doctors signal underlying conditions as major cause of death.
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COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 40-year-old dies in Chandigarh
A 40-year-old patient on Wednesday succumbed to COVID-19 virus at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chandigarh.
"Yesterday, a patient came. He was diagnosed with COVID. Today, he died at around 4 in the morning...He was 40 years old and belonged to Firozabad, UP. He was suffering from some respiratory problem and fever, then he was referred here from Ludhiana... We have made an isolation ward. We suspect more people to come here suffering from COVID...The variant has not been identified yet...Right now, it is preliminary," GMCH Medical Superintendent GP Thami told ANI.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 8 test positive in Jaipur hospital, one child critical
" Eight cases have been reported from SMS Medical College in the last few days. One person has died, but it was not due to COVID-19. Of the eight cases, one case is serious. One child is sick, he is in ICU and he has tested positive for COVID-19. We have sent samples of genome sequencing, so that the variant can be known," said Dr Deepak Maheshwari --- the Principal and Controller of Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital in Jaipur.
"We are keeping an eye...but whatever cases are coming up, there are cases of mild COVID-19 or respiratory disease. There is generally no lower respiratory tract involvement. There is an upper respiratory tract involvement...We have facilities to test for COVID-19 in the hospital. There is very good facilities as well as wards and ICU if needed, but there is no need to press the panic button right now," he added.
He further said that these are being presented as mild flu and in the same way they get cured.
Rajasthan reported nine COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday. Two cases were reported in AIIMS Jodhpur and 7 cases in Jaipur. As of now 32 patients have been reported this year with one death.
Several districts in Karnataka are preparing for a fresh COVID-19 outbreak --- despite having zero cases at present. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had recently directed authorities to be fully prepared to handle any future situation amid growing concerns.
“Our hospital is ready to take care of the Covid-infected patients. We have Block A and B, and beds are ready,” Arvind Sagar --- the Medical Superintendent of RIMS Hospital --- told PTI.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 25-year-old tests positive in Ferozepur, Punjab
A 25-year-old man has tested positive for COVID-19 in Ferozepur, prompting health officials to begin tracing all his recent contacts as a precaution. According to authorities, the man works in a private firm in Gurugram and had returned to his hometown a few days ago due to illness.
He was tested after developing symptoms and has since been isolated at home. Ferozepur civil surgeon Dr Rajwinder Kaur urged residents not to panic, assuring that all necessary precautions are being taken. This case follows another recent COVID-19 infection reported in a 51-year-old woman from Yamunanagar, Haryana, in Mohali.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: No cause for panic, but immunocompromised must stay alert, says Dr Vishal Rao on rising cases
Bengaluru: India has recorded over 1,000 new COVID cases, with hotspots in Maharashtra, Kerala, and Delhi, resulting in seven deaths. Dr Vishal Rao, Advisor to the Karnataka Government on COVID measures, emphasised that while the current strain is not a variant of concern, caution is still essential for vulnerable groups. “Unvaccinated individuals and those with complex comorbidities are most at risk due to compromised immunity,” he said.
Dr Rao urged immunocompromised people to remain vigilant but reassured the public that the situation does not warrant alarm. The Karnataka government continues to monitor developments and issue precautionary advisories.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 2,800 COVID frontline workers to be made permanent in UP
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak announced that the state government has taken a major step to secure the future of over 2,800 healthcare workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. “More than 2,200 have already been accommodated in permanent roles,” he said. “A government order was issued yesterday to prioritise the placement of the remaining staff across our hospitals.”
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Arunachal reports first COVID case
Arunachal Pradesh reported its first COVID-19 case of the current wave, confirmed by the state’s Surveillance Officer, Lobsang Jampa. A 34-year-old pregnant woman tested positive via RT-PCR after initially testing positive with a Rapid Antigen Test. She developed mild symptoms and had recently arrived from Bengaluru. Her 53-year-old mother also tested positive but remains asymptomatic.
The pregnant woman is currently receiving treatment in a hospital, while her mother is in isolation, as health officials monitor their condition closely.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Nine new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan
Rajasthan recorded nine new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, including a 16-day-old infant, raising the total cases this year to 32. Among the new cases, seven were reported in Jaipur, while two were confirmed at AIIMS Jodhpur.
The Health Department has collected samples from all patients for genome sequencing. Officials also noted that two cases were detected at AIIMS Jodhpur and another two tested positive at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Odisha health chief urges calm amid mild COVID surge in state
Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health, Odisha, urged calm amid rising COVID-19 cases in India, stating the current strain appears mild.
Speaking to ANI, he said hospitalisations are not increasing despite the surge. “There is nothing to worry about since this strain seems very mild,” he added, advising caution without panic.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 'New COVID sub-variants more transmissible, not severe'
Arjun Dang, CEO of Dr. Dangs Lab, confirmed on Tuesday that the recent rise in COVID-19 cases is due to sub-lineages of the Omicron variant.
Speaking to ANI, he noted that new variants identified in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat—classified as "Variants Under Monitoring"—include types LF7 and NV181. These sub-variants are more transmissible and spread easily among people. “We must understand that these are Omicron sublineages,” he said.
However, Dang emphasised that while the transmission rate is higher, no significant increase in severity or hospitalisation has been observed so far. He urged continued vigilance but reassured the public about current risks.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Karnataka on alert amid rising COVID cases
In response to growing COVID-19 concerns, Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil has urged government hospitals, medical colleges, doctors, and health workers to remain prepared for a potential spike in cases.
Schools urged to monitor symptomsWith schools reopening post-summer break, Dr. Patil advised parents not to send children with symptoms like fever, cold, or cough. Symptomatic students during school hours must be sent home promptly.
State boosts preparednessDr. Patil confirmed COVID testing for all SARI cases, readiness of labs across four divisions, and data collection on oxygen beds and ventilators.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: How many deaths due to Covid in 2025?
As of May 19, six deaths have been reported across Maharashtra (3), Kerala (2), and Karnataka (1). The Health Ministry, however, noted that further information is required before attributing these deaths to Covid-19.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Current Covid cases in India
As of Tuesday evening, the Health Ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard reported 1,010 active infections.
Kerala accounted for the highest share at 43%, followed by Maharashtra with 21%.
Delhi, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu reported 10%, 8%, and 7% of the cases, respectively.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: US drops COVID vaccine recommendations for healthy children, pregnant women
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped recommending routine COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy children, U.S. health regulators said on Tuesday.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a video posted on social media platform X that the vaccines have been removed from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for those groups.
Kennedy, a long-time vaccine skeptic whose department oversees the CDC, has been remaking the U.S. health system to align with President Donald Trump's goal of dramatically shrinking the federal government.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Which states have reported deaths since May 19?
Three states have reported deaths with Maharashtra leading the list. The state has reported three deaths since May 19 while Kerala followed with two casualties. The final COVID-19 linked death came from Karnataka.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Fresh vaccines for Karnakata? Minister says...
Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil advised senior citizens and pregnant women to use masks in crowded places. Noting that Bengaluru is witnessing the highest number of new COVID cases in the state, the Minister, however, said that the infection is not spreading rapidly.
“There is no need for panic if people follow government guidelines. Most people are already vaccinated. If necessary, we'll coordinate with the Union Health Ministry to procure more vaccines,” he assured.
The Minister said that despite rising cases, masks are not mandatory for everyone and only those with fever, cold or cough need to wear them.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 'Covid is not an emergency or alarming situation'
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday assured that the situation is under control and compared the virus to a seasonal flu.
"Covid is not an emergency or alarming situation," Gupta told reporters on the sidelines of an event here.
Calling it akin to a viral infection now, the chief minister said, "Just like how cold and cough happen, COVID-19 is also like a seasonal virus." Further calling on people to not fear or worry, Gupta said, "Our hospitals are alert and the situation is under control." According to official data, the national capital has reported 104 active Covid cases, so far.
Last week, the Delhi government issued an advisory on COVID-19, calling on hospitals to prepare for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines.
Gujarat reported 83 active COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with a majority being added over the past 24 hours. According to the COVID-19 dashboard maintained by the Health Ministry, the western state ranks fourth in India with 76 cases being reported on Monday.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 'Situation under control, all hospitals on alert'
"There is no alarming or emergency situation so far. The situation is under control. All our hospitals are on alert," said Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Karnataka Minister says govt 'prepared for any eventuality'
"Yesterday, the Chief Minister conducted a meeting with the health department and medical education department to see the preparedness of the hospitals...The health department has already issued an advisory that pregnant women, senior citizens and persons with comorbidities need to wear masks when they go to crowded places & as the schools are reopening, if there are any symptoms in the children, such as cough or cold, they should avoid coming to the school...We have conducted a meeting of all the hospitals which are coming across the medical education department to be prepared for any eventuality, even though the severity of the cases is not much, but still, the government is prepared to face any eventuality," said state minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Covid preparedness in Delhi
Delhi has reported a notable rise in Covid-19 cases, with active infections reaching 104. Since May 19, total 24 patients have recovered.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta acknowledged the surge, confirming that the government is closely monitoring the situation and has issued necessary guidelines to tackle any potential escalation. She assured the public that medical infrastructure across the city is fully equipped to handle emergencies.
Authorities continue to emphasise preventive measures such as mask-wearing in crowded places, regular hand hygiene and timely testing in case of symptoms.
With fresh COVID-19 cases being reported in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the virus strain that is prevalent is not "serious" in nature, however precautionary measures need to be taken.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Karnataka's majority cases come from Bengaluru
Bengaluru accounts for more than 90% of Karnataka's cases. 37 new COVID-19 cases were added to the tally. As per the Infections Disease Report by Karnataka's State Surveillance Unit, SARI cases were seen spiking in June.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: States with fatalities
Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan have reported COVID-19 deaths so far. Maharashtra has the highest number of deaths whereas Kerala has highest cases. With mild symptoms of the NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. variants, the recovery rate has been reportedly slow.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Suspected case in Itanagr
A suspected COVID-19 case has been found in RK Mission Hospital in Itanagar of a pregnant woman who tested positive on her home Rapid Antigen Test but the RT-PCR test is pending.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: New NCERT Covid modules rolled out
The new modules of NCERT has introduced seven new modules which has a special focus on COVID-19 Management.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Kolkata reports 2 more cases
Two more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Kolkata. A 9-month old child and a 65-year-old woman tested positive for the NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 variants.
Earlier, a 15-year-old old and a 70-year-old reported positive last week. Kolkata reports 14 active cases so far.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: 5th patient dies in Mumbai
The Kalyan fatality became the fifth person in Mumbai to die as COVID-19 surges in India within the eight day period. The 47-year-old woman was under a treat for typhoid for the past 10 days. She died shortly after she was rushed to a nearby hospital after testing positive for COVID.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Kerala has lower booster dose uptake
Kerala has reported the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in India so far accounting to 40% of total infections. Two deaths have been reported in the state.
However, as per reports the booster dose after the COVID-19 vaccine uptake has been low. Only 25% of eligible individuals have received it so far.
COVID-19 Cases in India Live Updates: Delhi surges by 99 cases in less than a week
As Delhi touches 104 cases this week, 99 COVID-19 cases surged in India from the capital alone. The rapid rise in cases is however not a sign of major concern. Residents are advised to avoid crowded places and follow hygiene rules.