257 active COVID cases in India so far, situation under control : DGHS
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Amid spurt in cases in Singapore and Hong Kong, the
number of active COVID cases in India stands at 257 as on May 19, 2025, the
Director General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Tuesday.
This a very low figure considering the country's large population.
Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalization required, it said after
review meeting, according to a PIB release.
Recent media reports have highlighted an increase in Covid-19 cases in Singapore
and Hong Kong in the last few weeks.
As per the preliminary information available, the cases are mostly mild, not associated
with unusual severity or mortality.
In light of these developments, a review meeting of experts from National Centre for
Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief (EMR) division, Disaster
Management Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central government
hospitals was convened under the Chairpersonship of DGHS.
The meeting concluded that the current Covid-19 situation in India remains under control.
"As of May 19, 2025, the number of active Covid-19 cases in India stands at 257, a very
low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild,
with no hospitalization required", it said.
"A robust system for surveillance of respiratory viral illnesses including Covid-19 also
exists in the country through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
and ICMR", the DGHS said, adding, the Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and
proactive in monitoring the situation closely, ensuring that appropriate measures are
in place to safeguard public health.
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