COVID-19 Cases In India: Active Cases Jump To 7,131; Delhi-Kerala Worst Hit, Virus Can Attack Healthy Cells
COVID-19 Cases Rising In India Live Updates: India is once again witnessing an unsettling rise in COVID-19 cases, with the number of active infections climbing to 7,131; according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's latest update as of 8:00 AM IST, June 14, 2025.
Leading the current spike is Kerala, with 110 fresh infections, pushing its active caseload to 2,055, a majority of the country's total. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded 17 new infections, taking its active cases to 714.
Gujarat is also seeing a major spike in active Covid cases, with 77 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections recorded to 1,358.
Despite the emergence of new subvariants, the JN.1 strain remains the most dominant, accounting for a staggering 53% of all positive cases across the country.
With the virus subtly shifting form and symptoms evolving, health authorities are urging the public to maintain precautionary measures, including hygiene, mask use in crowded places, and timely testing. Although hospitalisation remains low, experts warn that complacency could reverse progress.
Stay informed, and if you're experiencing mild symptoms like fatigue, a sore throat, or gastrointestinal discomfort, it's best to test early and isolate to prevent further spread.
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