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Mint
a day ago
- Health
- Mint
Covid-19: Active cases in India near 4,000; Delhi reports 47 infections, 20 test positive in Mumbai
Covid-19 cases in India: The number of active Covid-19 cases have increased in India, with the country recording a gradual uptick in infections over the past few weeks. As per data by the Union Ministry of Health on Monday, June 2, the number of Covid-19 cases in India is nearing 4,000. 1. India reported 203 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, according to health ministry data on Monday. This is a dip from yesterday's numbers, which stood at 363. However, India's active Covid-19 cases have increased to 3,961 as of today. 2. Four new Covid-related deaths have been reported over the past 24 hours, with one each in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Maharashtra. In Delhi, a 22-year-old woman who was being treated pulmonary Koch's/ post tuberculosis lung disease/ Bilateral lower respiratory tract infection has died. A 25-year-old man in Tamil Nadu with bronchial asthma and severe acute tubular injury, and incidental Covid positive status has also died. 3. Delhi reported 47 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, while the total number of active cases now stand at 483. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had last week said that 19 Covid patients are hospitalised in Delhi but urged the public not to panic. 4. Maharashtra saw 59 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, with 20 of them being in Mumbai alone. The number of active Covid-19 cases in the state now stands at 494. As many as 369 patients have recovered from the infection amid the recent surge. 5. Amid the recent Covid-19 uptick, Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar on Monday held a meeting to assess the situation in Mumbai. He urged 'high risk individuals' to follow protocols, wearing masks. He also asked them to consider re-vaccination, but reassured that there is no need to panic. 6. As many as 87 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in Karnataka since Sunday, data showed. This has pushed the state's active Covid cases count to 311, with the positivity rate standing at 17.11 per cent. 7. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said that the state is prepared for any eventuality related to Covid-19. 'This Covid has got mild infections, not very serious impact. But we are alert, and we have ensured that we are ready for any eventuality. All our infrastructure – oxygen, beds, ventilators – all of them are being updated and ensured that in any emergency, we should have all kinds of provisions. So, that way, we are ready,' he was quoted as saying by PTI. 8. West Bengal has meanwhile recorded 44 new Covid-19 cases, officials said on Monday. As of June 2, the total number of active Covid-19 cases stand at 331, with nine patients recovering from the viral infection. Over the past seven days, 319 people in Bengal have tested positive for Covid. 9. The number of active Covid-19 cases in Odisha rose to 15 as three more persons tested positive for the disease, data showed on Monday. 'The situation is not alarming... it to totally under control. There is no need to panic,' the state's Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra told reporters. 10. A man who recently travelled to Uttar Pradesh has tested positive for Covid in Punjab's Ferozepur, officials said on Monday. The man, a railway employee, has a recent travel history to Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh and has been advised home isolation for now.
Mint
2 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Covid-19 cases in India: 363 new cases reported in last 24 hours, 2 die in Kerala and Karnataka
Covid-19 Update: India now has over 3,500 active cases of Covid-19, with 363 cases being reported in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Ministry of Health on Sunday. As per the Covid-19 dashboard of the health ministry, the number of active cases in India as of June 1 is 3,758, up from 3,395 a day ago. Two deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, one each from Karnataka and Kerala. In Karnataka, a 63-year-old man with Pulmonary TB, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of buccal mucosa and incidental Covid-19 positive status died, the ministry said. A 24-year-old woman in Kerala died on Sunday. Along with Covid-19, she was suffering from Sepsis Hypertension and DCLD. While India reported 363 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the number of active cases as mentioned above stands at 3,758. Kerala has the most number of active cases at 1,400, up by 64 since yesterday. Maharashtra and Delhi follow Kerala, with 485 and 438 Covid-19 cases respectively, as per the data. West Bengal reported 82 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest among all states, followed by Kerala at 64 and Delhi at 61. Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services on Saturday requested people to stay calm, remain vigilant, and work with health authorities to prevent further spread and ensure public safety. It further asked people to maintain safety by wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining physical distancing, and practicing good hygiene. 'In light of the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, the state continues to monitor and manage Covid-19 through on-going efforts to prevent transmission, detect cases, and provide care. The Department of Health and Family Welfare requests all citizens not to panic, but stay vigilant and actively support public health efforts,' the advisory said. Delhi on Saturday reported its first Covid-19 related death amid the recent spike in cases. A 60-year-old woman who tested positive for Covid-19 has died, officials said on Saturday. 'The woman was suffering from acute intestinal obstruction post-laparotomy. The Covid-19 finding was incidental,' an official said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that 19 Covid patients are hospitalised in Delhi, but there is no need to worry. The Delhi government is alert and hospitals are prepared to deal with any eventuality, she said.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
India, Thailand, Singapore see uptick in Covid cases; WHO urges vigilance
India and several Asian nations are witnessing a renewed spike in Covid-19 cases, prompting governments to review health infrastructure and issue precautionary advisories. While the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a global rise in infections, authorities in India and countries like China, Singapore, and Thailand are stepping up monitoring efforts, especially with newer sub-variants of the Omicron strain now in circulation. 1,009 active Covid-19 cases in India As of May 28, India recorded a total of 1,009 active Covid-19 cases, with Kerala (430), Maharashtra (209), and Delhi (104) leading in numbers, according to the Union Ministry of Health. Karnataka reported 40 new infections on Wednesday, raising the state's active caseload to 126. The positivity rate over the past 24 hours stood at 10.12 per cent, based on 395 tests conducted. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao visited KC General Hospital in Malleswaram to inspect preparedness. 'I personally verified the availability of oxygen cylinders, ICU beds, ventilators, and masks. A dedicated Covid-19 helpline will be launched soon,' he said. Punjab, meanwhile, confirmed two active cases, and Chandigarh reported its first Covid-related death in recent months, a 40-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh with comorbidities, including Hepatitis B. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that current variants remain sub-lineages of Omicron and are largely causing mild symptoms. However, experts like Dr Arjun Dang of Dr Dangs Lab have pointed to the presence of more transmissible sub-variants like LF7 and NV181 in states such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Strong Covid-19 variant observed in China China's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a positivity rate of 15.8 per cent from selected hospital tests in early May, up significantly from 6.3 per cent at the end of March. In April alone, China logged over 168,000 confirmed cases, including 340 severe ones, and nine deaths, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Chinese health experts have identified XDV and XDV.1 as the dominant strains. Zhong Nanshan, a prominent respiratory disease specialist, has warned these variants show stronger immune evasion and advised older adults and people with health conditions to take heightened precautions. A decline in cases is expected by late June. Over 180,000 cases this year in Thailand Thailand has recorded 187,031 Covid-19 cases and at least 44 deaths from January to mid-May, the National Thailand reported. A total of 67,484 new cases and eight fatalities were recorded over a week (May 18–24), with Bangkok leading in numbers. The annual Songkran water festival in April has been partially blamed for the spread. Authorities have ramped up access to digital healthcare services and are distributing masks, test kits, and sanitisers. Free telemedicine consultations and doorstep delivery of medicines are being provided through government apps like SaluberMD and Mordee. Singapore recommends masks, booster shots Singapore has also seen a rise in cases, with an estimated 14,200 infections in early May, up from 11,100 the previous week. Hospital admissions rose slightly but remain under control. The predominant strain is a descendant of the JN.1 variant, which now accounts for more than two-thirds of local cases. The Health Ministry has advised senior citizens, high-risk groups, and nursing home residents to take booster shots. While no Covid-related fatalities have been reported this year, residents have been urged to wear masks in crowded spaces and avoid social activities when unwell. WHO urged Covid vigilance According to the WHO, there were 91,583 reported Covid-19 cases globally in the 28 days leading up to May 11. Thailand led the tally, followed by Brazil, the UK, Greece, and France. However, the data excludes China and the US, both of which have not submitted recent updates. The WHO reiterated that while Covid-19 has entered an endemic phase in many parts of the world, periodic surges are expected.
News18
23-05-2025
- Health
- News18
India Sees Mild Rise In COVID Cases, Here's What It Means According To Experts
Last Updated: India has witnessed a mild increase in COVID cases after the the number of infections rose in Singapore and Hong Kong. Experts reveal what you need to know and how to stay safe. Following the rise in COVID-19 infections across South Asia, primarily Singapore and Hong Kong, India has also witnessed a mild increase in cases of COVID-19. As per the Union Ministry of Health, 257 active cases have been reported as of May 19. While the cases in India have been mild as of now, doctors have urged people to remain careful. Lesser Common Symptoms Of COVID Interestingly, two less common symptoms – diarrhoea and conjunctivitis (pink eye) – are drawing attention during the current COVID wave. While these signs weren't widely linked to previous surges, they're now appearing more frequently. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has noted that pink eye, though rare, can occur in COVID-19 cases. Similarly, research from the Mayo Clinic found that some infected individuals experienced gastrointestinal issues such as nausea and loose stools. Until recently, however, these symptoms weren't recognised as typical indicators of the virus. Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director of Max Healthcare & Senior Director at the Institute of Internal Medicine, Delhi, says, 'The good news is that the present variant, which is causing COVID in these countries, is not much different from what we experienced during the last waves of COVID. The variant that is being reported is JN.1, which is the last prominent dominant variant in the last COVID outbreak in various countries, including the US. What we know of these variants, which belong to the Omicron family, is that they do not cause a severe illness in most people. However, this is infectious and it spreads fast in a community region or a country." Why Has COVID Resurged? Dr Budhiraja continued, 'The precautions and the symptoms caused by this variant are more or less the same as those of any typical COVID symptom." How To Protect Yourself From COVID The most effective way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is by sticking to the basics and staying vigilant. Wear a mask in crowded or enclosed spaces, avoid travel to regions seeing a surge in cases, maintain proper hygiene, and steer clear of close contact with anyone showing symptoms. If you begin to feel unwell, it's important to isolate promptly and consult your doctor about testing and further care. First Published:
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Were the 21 lakh ‘excess deaths' in 2021 caused by the Covid19 pandemic?
After a nearly four-year delay, the Central government finally released a whole lot of reports about India's births, deaths and health indicators for the year 2021. Two of these key reports, released by the Registrar General of India, were the number of deaths registered, and the medical certification of the causes of deaths. What did these reports find? In 2021, the year of the brutal and devastating Delta strain of Covid-19, India recorded 21 lakh more deaths than it did in 2020. As of May 19 this year however, the COVID-19 dashboard maintained by the Union Ministry of Health says that the total number of Covid19 deaths in India so far stands at 5,33,666. So what caused these 21 lakh excess deaths? If the pandemic had not occurred would such a high number of deaths have been recorded? Why is there such a wide difference among States on the number of Covid fatalities vs the number of registered deaths that year? What does medical certification of causes tell us? And do we need a better system to track, register and attribute causes of death in India? Guest: Bhramar Mukherjee Senior Associate Dean of Public Health Data Science and Data Equity; Anna M.R. Lauder Professor of Biostatistics; Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases) and of Statistics and Data Science Host: Zubeda Hamid Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Listen to more In Focus podcasts:
