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COVID-19 Update: West Bengal Sees New Infections Surge
- India is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases as of late May 2025, with West Bengal reporting 205 new infections among other affected states.
- The increase results from the spread of Omicron subvariants such as JN.1 and its descendants, with sequencing confirming these as the main circulating forms.
- Most infections remain mild, hospitals have activated alert systems, and pandemic precautions like mask-wearing have been reinstated across several states.
- Active cases nationwide have risen over 1,200% in a week to about 3,395, with states like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi leading in case numbers as officials urge vigilance but no panic.
- Health authorities confirmed that vaccine effectiveness likely remains robust, infrastructure readiness is reviewed, and they advise continued caution to prevent overwhelming health facilities.
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COVID-19 Update: West Bengal Sees New Infections Surge
COVID-19 Update: West Bengal Sees New Infections Surge West Bengal experienced a surge in COVID-19 infections with an additional 82 cases reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This increase brings the current wave of active cases to 287 in the state.During this period, six individuals recovered and were discharged from hospitals after testing negative for the virus. The state health department, ho…
Covid resurges in India as active cases near 3,000
India is witnessing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, with active infections nearing 3,000 nationwide, as Kerala emerges as the worst-hit state followed by Maharashtra and Delhi amid a sharp uptick in cases within just four days, NDTV reported. According to official data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the country recorded 2,710 active cases as of May 30, up from 1,010 on May 26 — a nearly threefold increase. Kerala has rep…
Delhi records two Covid-linked deaths in a week, has third highest active cases after Kerala, Maharashtra
Delhi Covid deaths May 2025, JN.1 Omicron Variant: As per the Centre’s Covid-19 dashboard, a total of 294 fresh cases have been reported in Delhi as of May 30, with 56 new patients on Friday
COVID-19 in India: Active coronavirus cases rise to over 2,700, reports Health Ministry
As per the Union Health Ministry, India's Covid-19 tally has reached 2,710 active cases, with 1,170 patients discharged. According to the Health Ministry, Kerala leads with 1,147 active cases, and reconciliation of mortality figures is ongoing. Bihar is awaiting daily Covid-19 updates. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, emphasising the need for vigilance. On Friday, Union Minister of State for Health and AYUSH (Independent Charge), P…
India's Covid-19 cases climb to 2,710; Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi worst hit
India’s active Covid-19 cases have climbed to 2,710, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi emerging as the top contributors, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Kerala currently leads with 1,147 active cases, followed by Maharashtra with 424 cases, and Delhi with 294 cases. Gujarat has reported 223 cases, while Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and West Bengal have each logged 148, 148, and 116 cases respectiv…
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