Active Covid-19 cases in India rise to 3,758; 2 deaths reported in 24 hours

State-wise, after Kerala (1,400), the highest active caseloads are in Maharashtra (485), Delhi (436), Gujarat (320), Karnataka (238), West Bengal (287), Tamil Nadu (199), and Uttar Pradesh (149)

Covid-19 cases are on the rise across India, with 3,758 active infections as of 8:00 am on Sunday, June 1. According to latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the highest number of active cases has been recorded in Kerala (1,400), Maharashtra (485), Delhi (436), Gujarat (320), Karnataka (238), West Bengal (287), Tamil Nadu (199), and Uttar Pradesh (149).  In the last 24 hours, two deaths (one male and one female) have been reported — one each from Karnataka, and Kerala. The deceased from Karnataka was identified as a “63-year-old male with Pulmonary TB, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of buccal mucosa and incidental Covid positive status.”  The woman from Keral was 24-year-old with Covid-19, Sepsis Hypertension, DCLD, according to MoHFW.  In the last 24 hours, Delhi reported as many as 61 new infections while 91 people were discharged from hospital.    Amid 485 active cases in Maharashtra, the state in the last 24 hours reported 18 new infections.  In view of the Covid-19 situation in the state and the reopening of schools soon, Karnataka, which reported four new cases in last 24 hours, has asked parents not to send their children to school, if they have fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms.  The country witnessed a steep increase in active Covid-19 cases, rising from 257 on May 22 to 1,010 by May 26, and further surging to 3,758 by June 1. In the past 24 hours alone, 363 new infections were recorded.  To counter this surge, several states and UTs have come out with advisories asking both government and private hospitals to ensure preparedness in terms of beds, oxygen, antibiotics, and other drugs.  Officials have urged the public not to panic, noting that most cases remain mild in nature. According to data, 383 people have been discharged from hospitals over the past 24 hours. 

 

New sub-variants identified: NB.1.8.1 and LF.7

The recent spike in Covid cases across certain states is being linked to the emergence of two new sub-variants — NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. These variants show genetic variations from earlier strains and are under close watch by health authorities. The World Health Organization (WHO) has categorized them as “Variants Under Monitoring,” not yet as “Variants of Concern"  due to their growing global spread and ability to evade immune defenses. 

Should you be concerned?

These subvariants are more transmissible than their predecessors and have contributed to rising cases and hospitalisations in countries like China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia.

 

While they have not been linked to increased severity, their rapid transmission has led health authorities to recommend caution, particularly for vulnerable and high-risk populations.

 

Experts emphasise that vaccination continues to be the most effective protection, along with the use of masks in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces.  For more health updates, follow #HealthWithBS 

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