COVID-19 surge in India: The active COVID-19 cases in India have crossed the 6000 mark after seeing a nearly 400 surge in positive reports. Currently, there are 6,133 active COVID-19 cases in India with 65 deaths reported so far. Kerala reports the highest-number of cases as it becomes the first state to come close to the 2000 mark alone.
COVID-19 cases in Gujarat have seen a steep uptick as it is comes after Kerala in the state-wise case load. Experiencing a sudden surge of 105 cases between June 7 and June 8, the state has more than 820 active COVID-19 cases. Similarly for Kerala, a rise of 144 cases in 24 hours signals the high transmissibility of COVID-19 variant JN.1. The protein mutations NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 are known for their communicability but mild symptoms.
COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal
West Bengal reported 71 more active COVID-19 cases taking the total case count to 693. Delhi, experienced a relatively lower rise of 21 cases on June 8 with its active COVID-19 cases reaching 686. On the other hand, Karnataka noted a significant decline of over 75 COVID-19 cases reducing the tally to 366. However, Maharashtra inched closer to the 600 mark. Mizroram and Arunachal Pradesh are the only two states completely unaffected by the COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 death toll
With 6 deaths reported in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the total COVID-19 death tally has risen to 65. On June 6 it was 55. In Karnataka, 2 men—a 46-year-old and a 78-year-old—both with existing heart and lung conditions, were found to be incidentally COVID-positive.
Kerala reported three deaths: a 51-year-old kidney transplant patient, a 64-year-old man with diabetes, cancer, and kidney issues, and a 92-year-old with multiple health problems including heart disease and cancer. All three were confirmed COVID-positive and suffered respiratory complications.
Tamil Nadu reported one death, a 42-year-old man with uncontrolled diabetes, kidney problems, and a history of seizures.