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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
6,000+ active Covid cases in India again! With over 800 new infections in 48 hours, experts raise alarm
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India has recorded over 6,000 active Covid cases , with 769 new infections reported in the last 48 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry released on remains the worst-affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi. The rise in cases has prompted the Centre to conduct mock drills at hospitals to check preparedness. States have been asked to ensure the availability of oxygen, ventilators, isolation beds, and essential medicines, official sources of now, India has 6,133 active Covid cases. In the last 24 hours, six more deaths were reported. However, most of the current cases are mild and being treated at home, the ministry January 2025, a total of 65 deaths related to Covid have been recorded in the country. Just two weeks ago, on May 22, there were only 257 active review the situation and preparedness measures, a series of technical meetings were held on June 2 and 3, chaired by Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services. These meetings included representatives from the Disaster Management Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Centre for Disease Control, central hospitals in Delhi, and all states and Union June 4, sources said that state and district surveillance teams are monitoring cases of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). As per the guidelines, all admitted SARI patients should be tested, and 5% of ILI cases are also being checked. Positive samples are sent for genome sequencing through the ICMR from PTI
India Today
3 days ago
- Health
- India Today
India's Covid-19 cases cross 5,000-mark, Kerala, Delhi, Bengal most affected
India is seeing a fresh uptick in Covid-19 cases, with active infections reaching 5,364 on Friday, according to data released by the Union Health Ministry at 8 AM. In the last 24 hours, the country reported 764 new cases and four deaths, two in Kerala and one each in Punjab and remains the most affected state, reporting 192 new cases in a day, followed by Gujarat (107), West Bengal (58) and Delhi (30), contributing to a nationwide rise of 498 new infections. In view of the rising cases, the Centre conducted mock drills to check hospital preparedness. Covid-19 cases in India: 10 Points advertisementMaharashtra reported 114 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total to 1,276 cases since January, along with one more death, raising the toll to 18. Pune (44 cases) and Mumbai (37 cases) reported the highest numbers, followed by Mira Bhayandar and Panvel with seven cases each. In the last 24 hours, West Bengal reported 58 new Covid-19 cases and 91 recoveries. The total active cases now stand at 596, with the death toll remaining at one. advertisement Delhi reported 30 new Covid-19 cases, raising active infections to 592, with no new deaths since Thursday, keeping the total fatalities at seven since January 1. Chhattisgarh has reported 50 Covid-19 cases following recent screenings conducted in response to a rise in infections in other parts of the country, officials said on Friday. Additionally, 1,183 people were tested after the detection of a new variant, and 50 tested positive for the virus. Haryana reported 31 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, with Gurugram (9) and Faridabad (11) accounting for the majority. Other cases were reported from Karnal, Jhajjar, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Hisar and Panchkula. The state currently has 87 active cases and a total of 151 cumulative cases. Officials state that most cases are mild and managed at home. Scientists add that while Covid-19 is becoming milder, occasional surges may happen since the virus is now endemic and constantly evolving. They added that there is no cause for alarm. On June 5, hospitals across the country conducted a mock drill to assess their preparedness for handling Covid-19 cases. The central government has directed all states to ensure adequate availability of oxygen, ventilators, isolation beds and essential medicines to manage a possible Covid-19 surge. On June 2 and 3, a series of technical review meetings chaired by Dr. Sunita Sharma, DGHS, were held with key health and disaster management agencies and state representatives. The purpose was to assess the current Covid-19 situation and review preparedness measures. Authorities are closely monitoring Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). Testing is conducted for all admitted SARI cases and for 5 percent of ILI cases according to guidelines. Positive SARI samples are sent for Whole Genome Sequencing through the ICMR VRDL network. The World Health Organisation officially ended Covid-19's status as a public health emergency in May 2023. Health experts now describe the disease as seasonal, endemic, persistent, or limited to specific regions. Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Covid-19
News18
4 days ago
- Health
- News18
India Reports Four Covid Deaths In Last 24 Hours, Active Cases Cross 5,000-Mark
Last Updated: Kerala remains the worst-hit state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi India's active Covid-19 case count on Friday crossed above the 5,000 mark, with 5,364 ongoing infections reported across the country, according to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry. Additionally, four new Covid-related deaths were also recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 55 since January this year. Kerala remains the worst-hit state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. Officials say that most of the new infections are mild and are being managed under home care. The rise in cases has also prompted the Centre to conduct nationwide mock drills to assess hospital and facility-level preparedness. States and Union Territories have been asked to ensure adequate availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines. A series of high-level technical meetings were held on 2 and 3 June, chaired by Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services. These meetings included representatives from key health bodies such as the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), along with officials from central government hospitals and state health departments. As part of ongoing surveillance efforts, the IDSP is closely monitoring cases of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). Authorities have advised that all hospitalised SARI cases, and 5% of ILI cases, should be tested for Covid. Positive samples are being sent for whole genome sequencing to identify any potential variants of concern. Meanwhile, Delhi reported 30 new infections on Friday, bringing the total number of active cases in the capital to 592. The number of fatalities since January 1 stands at seven, with no fresh deaths recorded since Thursday. First Published: June 06, 2025, 17:01 IST
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
3 new cases take Haryana Covid tally to 12
Three fresh Covid-19 cases, two in Gurugram and one in Faridabad, were reported in Haryana on Monday, taking the total active cases in the state to 12. As many as 45 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours. Of the total 12 active cases, six patients are in Gurugram, three in Faridabad, two in Karnal and one in Yamunanagar. As per the data till Monday evening, 'Cumulative positive cases' in the state stood at 15, while the cumulative number of patients who have recovered so far is three (one in Gurugram and two in Faridabad). Just one patient in the state (from Yamunanagar) has been admitted to a hospital, and no fatality due to the disease has been recorded, officials said. Health department officials said that till Sunday, there were a total of nine Covid-19 active cases in the state, even as 22 samples were tested on Sunday, out of which two patients (one each in Faridabad and Karnal) were found positive. The health officials said that a meeting was held with district health officials on Monday and all civil surgeons in the state were directed to remain vigilant and ensure effective preparedness. In an official communication, the director general of health services has asked district-level health officials to strictly monitor the situation and implement revised surveillance strategies. The directive instructs the district surveillance units to closely follow the trend of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases, monitor the proportion of SARI cases among all ILI and SARI cases and refer adequate samples for testing as per the updated guidelines. The circular further emphasises sensitising and reorienting health staff on Covid-19 signs, symptoms, management and guidelines. It also calls for ensuring the availability of RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) kits from the Government e-Marketplace (GEM) portal. 'You are directed to take necessary measures in this regard,' the circular marked to all civil surgeons states. Meanwhile, PGIMS Rohtak director Dr Suresh Kumar Singhal said that RT-PCR tests for Covid-19, with 100% sensitivity and specificity, are fully operational in the viral laboratory established in the department of microbiology. He said that these tests are continuing without interruption, ensuring the safety and health of the people.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka sees rise in Covid-19 cases: Government issues fresh advisory for public caution
With 35 active Covid-19 cases reported across Karnataka so far this year—32 of them in Bengaluru, the state government has urged citizens to proactively follow Covid-appropriate behaviour (CAB), even as officials maintain that the situation is under control. In an official advisory issued on Friday, the government noted a gradual increase in Covid cases over the past 20 days, prompting a call for preventive steps, especially among vulnerable sections of the population. "While no Covid-related deaths have been reported in 2025, a cautious approach is necessary to prevent further spread," the advisory said. Pregnant women, children, people with co-morbidities, and those with weakened immunity have been specifically advised to wear face masks in crowded areas. The public has also been encouraged to maintain hand hygiene and use hand sanitizers regularly. Further, individuals showing symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) have been urged to get tested for Covid-19 promptly to ensure timely treatment and prevent potential outbreaks. The state health department emphasized that these measures, though precautionary, are crucial in safeguarding public health and keeping the infection levels in check.
