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Economic Times
6 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Delhi reports 47 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 483
Delhi has recorded 47 new Covid-19 cases since Sunday, bringing the total number of active cases to 483, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. Four Covid-related deaths have been reported, including a 22-year-old woman with a history of treated pulmonary Koch's and a bilateral lower respiratory tract Minister Rekha Gupta stated last week that 19 patients are currently hospitalized in the city but emphasized there is no cause for concern. She assured that the Delhi government remains vigilant and hospitals are fully equipped to handle any May 23, the Delhi government issued an advisory directing hospitals to be prepared with adequate beds, oxygen supplies, essential medicines, and vaccines. It also instructed that all critical equipment—such as ventilators, BiPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, and PSA devices—must be in working order. As of June 2, 2025, India has 3,961 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This marks a significant rise from 257 cases two weeks prior. The surge is attributed to the emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant NB.1.8.1, which has been detected in multiple countries, including the U.S., Singapore, and Australia. Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi are among the worst-affected regions, with Delhi experiencing the sharpest increase in infections. Despite the uptick, health experts advise that most cases remain mild, and there is no immediate cause for panic. Authorities emphasize the importance of hospital preparedness, continued vaccination efforts, and mask-wearing to contain the virus's spread. The cumulative death toll due to COVID-19 in India since January 2025 has risen to 32, with four new fatalities recorded since the previous day[With PTI inputs]
Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Another Covid-linked death reported in Delhi, fourth since January
Another death linked to coronavirus has been reported in Delhi amid a fresh surge in cases. This is the third Covid-related death in the Capital in 10 days and the fourth such death since January. The city has been registering an uptick in COVID-19 cases – a trend that has been seen across the nation and other Asian countries. Of the 3,961 active cases in India, Delhi has the third highest number of cases (483) after Kerala (1,435) and Maharashtra (506). A 22-year-old female patient, who was suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and bilateral lower respiratory tract infection, died after she tested positive for COVID-19, as per the update on the Union Health Ministry's dashboard on Monday. Earlier, two patients who tested positive for COVID-19 had died — a 60-year-old woman suffering from acute intestinal obstruction post-laparotomy and a 71-year-old man who was also suffering from pneumonia, septic shock, and acute kidney injury. However, this is the first such case when a young patient has died. But experts have urged people not to panic. 'The lungs of the 22-year-old, who died, were already damaged, and Covid aggravated her condition. This shows that those with comorbidities need to remain watchful,' said Dr Suranjit Chaterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. As per the government data, the Capital added 47 cases since Sunday. The latest surge in coronavirus cases in India and other Southeast Asian countries has been linked to the spread of Omicron-related variants. The spread of sub-lineages of the JN.1 variant (LF.7 and NB1.8) has been confirmed by health authorities in some countries. JN.1 is a descendant of the BA.2.86, also known as the 'Pirola' strain, and belongs to the Omicron lineage. The strain can evade existing immunity and is more transmissible, as per experts. But so far, its symptoms do not differ much from those associated with the Omicron variant. Other parts in the NCR have reported fewer cases. While Noida reported 63 active cases as of Monday, Ghaziabad had 22 active cases, as per officials. Gurgaon has 16 active cases, officials said, adding that five new cases were added on Monday. All Covid patients in the Millennium City, however, are recovering at home and do not require hospitalisation. Twenty-eight cases have been detected amid a fresh spike. As of Sunday, neighbouring Faridabad had five active cases. Four new cases were added on Monday, said officials.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi reports 47 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 483
Delhi has recorded 47 new Covid-19 cases since Sunday, bringing the total number of active cases to 483, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. Four Covid-related deaths have been reported, including a 22-year-old woman with a history of treated pulmonary Koch's and a bilateral lower respiratory tract infection. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated last week that 19 patients are currently hospitalized in the city but emphasized there is no cause for concern. She assured that the Delhi government remains vigilant and hospitals are fully equipped to handle any situation. On May 23, the Delhi government issued an advisory directing hospitals to be prepared with adequate beds, oxygen supplies, essential medicines, and vaccines. It also instructed that all critical equipment—such as ventilators, BiPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, and PSA devices—must be in working order. As of June 2, 2025, India has 3,961 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This marks a significant rise from 257 cases two weeks prior. The surge is attributed to the emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant NB.1.8.1 , which has been detected in multiple countries, including the U.S., Singapore, and Australia. Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi are among the worst-affected regions, with Delhi experiencing the sharpest increase in infections. Despite the uptick, health experts advise that most cases remain mild, and there is no immediate cause for panic. Authorities emphasize the importance of hospital preparedness, continued vaccination efforts, and mask-wearing to contain the virus's spread. Live Events The cumulative death toll due to COVID-19 in India since January 2025 has risen to 32, with four new fatalities recorded since the previous day [With PTI inputs]
Hans India
a day ago
- Health
- Hans India
Mask up Telangana
Hyderabad: In the wake of a spike in the Covid cases and 26 deaths so far in the country, health experts in the city have cautioned common people to wear masks for at least four weeks. Dr Madap Karuna, consultant at EMRI Green Health Services, who deals with preventive healthcare, stressed on masking up. She said that there were many unreported Covid cases in Telangana as a few of the fellow doctors were mentioning. Karuna said that people need to wear masks for at least four weeks in crowded places, hospitals and diagnostic centres. 'If you have fever, cough, cold, please wear a mask to protect your family, colleagues and near and dear,' said Dr Karuna. According to the dashboard of the Union Health Ministry, there were close to 4,000 positive cases in the country. The total positivity rate was 0.2 per 1 lakh population and the total fatality rate was at 0.8 per 100 cases. The Kerala state alone accounts for 42.3 per cent of total active cases. Maharashtra follows with 15.6 per cent, Delhi (294 cases) and Gujarat (223) together making up 19 per cent of the total burden. The South Indian states (Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) together account for over 58 per cent of all cases. Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths (7), accounting for nearly 32 per cent of the total deaths followed by Kerala with 5 deaths (23 per cent), Delhi and Karnataka each reported 2 deaths, jointly contributing 18 per cent. Dr Karuna further said that the government alone can't control, and the public should oblige with precautions. 'These illnesses can be controlled if we become alert when we see fumes, not when we see fire. Most important antibiotic abuse for these viral infections can be stopped by knowing the case pattern in our surroundings," she explained. Concurring with her views, Dr Kiran Madhala from the Telangana State chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), said that following precautions was always a better option. He said that after May 2025, a total of 72 Covid-19 genome sequences were recorded in the country. Among these, the JF.7.9 variant accounted for the highest proportion, comprising 25 sequences or approximately 34.72 per cent. The XFG variant followed closely with 24 sequences (33.33 per cent), and the XFJ variant was found in 15 sequences (20.83 per cent). The JN.1 variant appeared in two sequences (2.78 per cent), while the remaining six sequences (8.33 per cent) were classified as others.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
No need to fear COVID-19, thanks to acquired immunity, says Soumya Swaminathan
There is no reason to fear COVID-19 due to the immunity people have acquired over the last few years, said Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of the World Health Organization, and chairperson of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. According to the data from the Union Health Ministry as of May 31, India saw an increase of 685 active COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 3,395 since January. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of Scope 2025, an international conference on endoscopy organised by GEM Hospital in Chennai, Dr. Swaminathan explained that the current surge is driven by subvariants of the Omicron strain. While the virus may have undergone some mutations, the overall strain remains the same. India and other Southeast Asian countries have reported a similar trend in slight increase of COVID-19 cases. She said that the widespread use of vaccines, and in some cases, booster shots, has provided immunity. As a result, even if someone contracts the virus, symptoms will likely be mild, such as a two-day fever, cough, headache, and body aches. Dr. Swaminathan also recommended wearing masks when experiencing symptoms like cough, cold, or fever to prevent transmission to others. She warned that high-risk individuals — such as seniors, and those with diabetes, hypertension, or cardiac and lung conditions — should remain cautious. She urged everyone to continue following basic precautions, including wearing masks, washing hands thoroughly upon entering the home, and avoiding spitting in public.
