India's COVID-19 Cases Rise to 3758: 363 New Cases and Two Deaths in 24 Hours
Corona Case: India is witnessing a resurgence in coronavirus cases. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health, the number of active COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 3758. 363 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours. However, 1818 patients were also discharged from hospitals after recovery during the same period. Two more deaths due to the infection have been reported; one a 63-year-old elderly person from Karnataka and the other a 24-year-old woman from Kerala. The Karnataka patient had pre-existing serious illnesses.
Increase in Active Cases: State-wise Distribution
COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly in various states across the country. Kerala has the highest number of active cases at 1400. This is followed by Maharashtra (485), Delhi (436), Karnataka (238), West Bengal (287), Gujarat (320), and Tamil Nadu (199). Uttar Pradesh has 149, Rajasthan 62, Haryana 30, Andhra Pradesh 23, Madhya Pradesh 19, Punjab 6, Jammu & Kashmir 6, and Jharkhand 6 active COVID-19 patients.
New Cases Reported in the Last 24 Hours: State-wise Breakdown
In the last 24 hours, the highest number of new cases were reported in West Bengal (82) and Kerala (64). Other states reporting new cases include Delhi (61), Gujarat (55), Uttar Pradesh (32), Maharashtra (18), Tamil Nadu (14), Andhra Pradesh (6), Puducherry (4), Haryana (4), Karnataka (4), Madhya Pradesh (3), Assam (3), Sikkim (3), Odisha (2), Goa (2), Rajasthan (2), Punjab (1), and Uttarakhand (1).
Comparison with the Previous Week's Situation
A significant increase in COVID-19 cases has been observed compared to the previous week. On May 22, the number of active cases in the country was only 257. This figure rose to 1010 on May 26 and further increased to 3758 by June 1. On Saturday, the number of active cases across the country was 3395. 685 new cases and four deaths were reported within 24 hours on that day. Now, 363 new cases and two deaths have been confirmed in the last 24 hours.
Government Monitoring the Severity of COVID-19
Officials from the Ministry of Health and ICMR are continuously monitoring the situation. Sources say that the situation is currently under control, and there is no need for patients to panic. The severity of the infection is not high, and most patients are undergoing treatment in home quarantine. The hospitalization rate is also low.
Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), stated that genome sequencing of samples collected from the western and southern parts of the country has revealed that the current cases are linked to subvariants of the Omicron variant. These include subvariants named LF.7, XFG, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1. Among these, LF.7, XFG, and JN.1 are the most prevalent.
No Need to Panic, but Vigilance is Essential
Dr. Rajiv Bahl emphasized that the risk of infection due to these variants is not as severe as before. While an increase in cases is being observed, there is no need to panic. We must remain vigilant and avoid any negligence. Wearing masks, maintaining hand hygiene, and avoiding crowded places are still crucial.
