COVID-19 cases in India: Cases of COVID-19 in India crossed the 3,700 mark on May 31. As officials observe the varied symptoms of the COVID-19 variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, they assure residents of the mild efficacy of symptoms. However, as the death toll since January 2025 reaches 26 with four fresh deaths reported in Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, residents increase caution.
Variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 known for their high transmissibility, coupled with the underlying health conditions has been identified as the major cause of death in patients. Rising by 685 cases, May 31 saw a sudden increases in cases.
In one day, it went from 2,710 to 3,395 alone. As per numbers on June 1 , the cases have risen to 3,758.
State-wise case load explained
Kerala has the highest recorded COVID-19 cases in India so far. Standing at 1,400 Kerala is followed by Maharashtra which reported 7 deaths alone till May 31. Taking the total case tally to 485, residents are concerned about the COVID-19 variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. Delhi saw a sudden rise in cases as it reached 436 COVID-19 active cases as Gujarat crossed the 300 mark.
In the 200 cases margin lie, Gujarat, Karnataka and West Bengal with no deaths from West Bengal. Gujarat too saw a rise of 82 COVID-19 cases to reach 287 on June 1. Tamil Nadu at 199 and Uttar Pradesh at 149, show a gradual growth in cases. Defying the trends from the COVID-19 pandemic, Sikkim has reported three new cases so far.
Kerala become worst hit
Kerala is the only state so far with more than 1,300 COVID-19 cases as it saw an increase of 189 positives in one day. The state has stepped up surveillance systems of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI). The uptick in COVID-19 cases, however, is not a cause of major concern as officials assure residents of preparedness in hospitals. “Public sector hospitals will do more of RT-PCR tests because we are sending these samples for genomic sequencing too, whereas the private sector seems to be doing more of Rapid Antigen tests,” as shared by a Kerala health official.
Health officials have re-assured residents not to panic as all medical infrastructure are in place, prepared for a COVID-19 surge in India. Medical professionals advise keeping symptoms like nasal congestion, nausea, gut problems and throat pain under observation. In case they persist beyond 4 days, patients are advised to go for an RT-PCR test.