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Mint
an hour ago
- Health
- Mint
COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; Delhi woman among 4 dead in 24 hours, 68 test positive in Maharashtra — 10 points
COVID-19 Cases in India: COVID-19 cases are rising across India, with the country reporting over 3,000 cases and four deaths as of Saturday, May 31. Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and West Bengal have the highest number of active cases, according to data from the Union Home Ministry. 1. India now officially has over 3,000 active COVID-19 cases. According to data from the Ministry of Health, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India were 3,395 as of Saturday. The highest number of cases are in Kerala at 1,336, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi. 2. India has reported four Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours The deceased persons are from Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. As per data, 1,435 people have been discharged from hospitals over the past 24 hours. 3. The severity of infections is low, with most of the patients under home care. There is no reason to worry, according to sources quoted by PTI. The situation is being closely monitored, they said. 4. Amid 467 active cases in Maharashtra, the state on Saturday reported 68 new COVID-19 cases. Of the new cases, 30 were detected in Mumbai and 15 from Pune Municipal Corporation limits. Cases were also detected in Kalyan-Dombivali and Raigad. 5. Meanwhile, the Karnataka health department has asked people to stay calm, remain vigilant, and work with health authorities to prevent further spread and ensure public safety. It also issued directions to schools amid the current COVID-19 surge, as they are scheduled to open in June. It has asked government and private schools to take precautions in the interest of school children's health. 6. Delhi has reported one death related to COVID-19 on Saturday. A 60-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 died, marking the first fatality since the recent surge. 'The woman was suffering from acute intestinal obstruction post-laparotomy. The COVID-19 finding was incidental,' an official said. 7. A 63-year-old man with co-morbidities and who tested positive for COVID-19 died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday. This takes the number of COVID-related deaths in Karnataka to four amid the recent surge. According to the health department statement, the elderly patient who was fully vaccinated was on post operative chemotherapy and had co-morbidities like pulmonary TB with squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa. 8. Since the start of the year, seven COVID-19 patients have died in Karnataka, six of whom had co-morbidities. Adequate coronavirus testing and treatment facilities are available in the state and people should not panic, the health department said. 9. The Karnataka health department has further issued a public advisory, asking people to practice responsible behaviour by wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining physical distancing, and practicing good hygiene. 10. Two more persons tested positive for Covid in Odisha, taking the total number of cases in the state to seven, Health Secretary Aswathy S said on Saturday. Urging people not to panic, she said the condition of all the patients is stable.
Scroll.in
8 hours ago
- Health
- Scroll.in
Active Covid-19 cases rise to 3,395
India's active Covid-19 cases reached 3,395 on Saturday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. More than 1,430 patients have been discharged, the ministry said. Seven deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-related deaths in 2025 to 22. Comorbidities played a significant role in most cases, The Hindu reported citing state-level data. Two of these deaths were reported in Maharashtra and one each in Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. This was the first fatality in the national capital amid the current surge in cases, The Hindu reported. Covid-19 infections have seen an uptick recently, with infections seeing a five-fold jump and crossing the 1,000-mark in the week ending May 25, India Today reported. Kerala has 1,336 active cases, followed by Maharashtra (467), Delhi (375), Gujarat (265), Karnataka (234) and Tamil Nadu (185). On Friday, Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said that the Centre is prepared to handle 'any situation', ANI reported. 'Both our central health department and the AYUSH ministry are fully alert and closely monitoring the situation across all states,' ANI quoted Jadhav as saying. The minister said that the Union government has reviewed the infrastructure built during the earlier Covid-19 waves. 'Our health systems are well-equipped and ready to handle any situation that may arise in response to Covid-19,' Jadhav told the news agency. With schools reopening after the summer break amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Karnataka government has issued an advisory urging parents not to send their children to school, if they have fever, cough, cold and other symptoms, PTI reported.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka issues fresh Covid-19 guidelines for schools ahead of reopening. Check details here
With schools across Karnataka set to reopen in June, the state government has rolled out a new set of Covid-19 safety guidelines to protect students and staff amid a gradual uptick in cases. The decision was taken following a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 26. (Also Read: Karnataka reports third Covid-19 fatality amid rise in cases) The directive, applicable to both government and private schools, urges institutions to stay alert and prioritize the early detection and isolation of symptomatic individuals. Children showing signs of fever, cough, or cold should not be sent to school and must receive medical attention, according to the advisory. Return to school will be permitted only after full recovery. Schools have been instructed to monitor students daily and ensure any child developing symptoms during school hours is sent home promptly. In such cases, parents must be notified without delay. The guidelines also extend to teachers and non-teaching staff, who are advised to refrain from coming to school if they feel unwell. In addition to screening, schools must enforce Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), including regular handwashing, respiratory hygiene, and mask etiquette wherever needed. Authorities have stressed the need for strict implementation of these measures to avoid the risk of outbreaks. The precautionary steps come amid a modest rise in Covid-19 cases across Karnataka. As per data from the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the state recorded 114 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative total since January 2025 to over 360 cases. Health officials also confirmed a Covid-related death on May 25, a 62-year-old man in Mysuru with underlying health conditions. He succumbed to complications arising from Covid pneumonia, septic shock, and multiple organ dysfunction, alongside hyponatremia (low sodium levels). (Also Read: Manivannan takes over as BDA commissioner, Mohandas Pai calls him 'action-oriented')
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Covid cases in India: Over 2,700 active cases, 22 deaths as of May 30
India reported 2,710 active Covid-19 cases as of May 30, with a rise of 511 new cases from the previous day. Seven deaths were recorded across multiple states, taking the total number of deaths since January 1, 2025, to 22, as per government data. Kerala remains the worst-affected state with 1,147 active cases, witnessing an increase of 227 new infections. Maharashtra follows with 424 active cases, up by 40 cases in the last 24 hours. Delhi also saw a significant spike, adding 56 new cases, bringing the total to 294. Recoveries continue to improve, with 255 patients discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours. The cumulative number of recovered cases since January 1 stands at 1,170. Kerala (72), Delhi (77), and Maharashtra (34) contributed the highest number of recoveries on the day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Among the states that reported deaths, Maharashtra recorded the highest with two fatalities. A 67-year-old male patient with ARDS, left lung pneumonia, and comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension tested positive for Covid-19. Another death was of a 21-year-old male suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis with lower respiratory tract infection, which was later reconciled as Covid-related. Tamil Nadu reported one death, a 60-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. Live Events Karnataka's fatality was a 70-year-old male with acute cardio-respiratory arrest and several underlying conditions. Covid-19 is suspected; the RT-PCR result is awaited. Delhi reported the death of a 60-year-old female with acute intestinal obstruction post-laparotomy. Covid-19 was found incidentally. In Gujarat, one death was recorded, with details yet to be confirmed. Punjab reported a 39-year-old male with Hepatitis B and acute respiratory syndrome. No deaths were recorded in Kerala, but the state health department noted that reconciliation of mortality figures is still in progress.
Hans India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Rajasthan records 15 fresh Covid cases
The Covid-19 cases are steadily rising in Rajasthan, with 15 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, an official said on Friday, adding that Jaipur has recorded the highest number of cases at seven, followed by Bikaner with three and Udaipur with two. Isolated cases have also been reported from Jodhpur and two other locations. In response to the increasing cases across India, the Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states, urging them to take preventive measures, discourage mass gatherings, and promote the use of face masks. The Central government has also asked Rajasthan to submit a comprehensive report by June 2 on the availability of beds, oxygen, ventilators, ICUs, essential medicines, and PPE kits in all district and sub-district hospitals, medical colleges, and health institutions. The goal is to ensure preparedness in case of a spike in Covid-related hospitalisations. According to the Rajasthan Health Department, one case each has been reported at Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital and RUHS, while five other cases emerged from a private diagnostic center in the city. Overall, 69 Covid-19 cases have been reported in the state so far this year. On the national front, the Union Health Ministry has attributed the recent rise in Covid-19 cases to the emergence of new Omicron sub-variants—JN.1, XFG, and LF.7.9 -- which are causing mild symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat. As of May 28, India has recorded 1,621 active Covid-19 cases, with more than 90 per cent concentrated in six states -- Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The advisory also instructs state health departments to test patients showing signs of severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) and influenza-like illnesses (ILI), and to conduct genome sequencing of positive cases to track emerging variants. In addition, the Health Ministry has emphasised the need for public awareness campaigns to encourage hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette (covering the mouth while coughing), refraining from spitting in public, protecting the elderly and immunocompromised individuals, and wearing masks in crowded places.
