India’s active COVID-19 cases have surged to 2,710, with Kerala accounting for the highest number of infections, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Kerala has reported 1,147 active cases, while Maharashtra and Delhi have recorded 424 and 294 cases respectively. Gujarat follows with 223 cases, and both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have reported 148 cases each. West Bengal has documented 116 active cases.
The rise in cases has prompted the Union Health Ministry to request several states and union territories, including Delhi, to implement preventive measures and submit a report on their preparedness by June 2. The directive aims to ensure readiness in managing and containing the spread of infections in the most affected regions.
Seven COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities since January 1, 2025, to 22. Maharashtra recorded two deaths, while Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu each reported one fatality.
Health authorities have noted that most cases remain mild in nature. However, the emergence of new sub-variants, such as NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, is under close watch. These variants, belonging to the Omicron lineage, have been identified in multiple states, raising concerns about their potential impact on transmission rates and vaccine efficacy.
In Maharashtra, the public health department has reported 84 new positive cases, bringing the total count since January 2025 to 681. Mumbai accounts for the highest number of cases in the state, with 411 reported since January, including 32 new cases on May 30. The state has conducted over 10,000 tests since the beginning of the year, with a total of 467 active cases currently.
Delhi has also witnessed a significant increase in cases, with 56 new infections reported, taking its active cases to 294. The capital’s health department is closely monitoring the situation and has advised residents to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Gujarat has reported 223 active cases, with a notable increase in infections over the past week. The state government is ramping up testing and contact tracing efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have each logged 148 active cases. In Karnataka, a 63-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 died at a private hospital in Mysuru, taking the total coronavirus-related death toll in the state to three.
West Bengal has reported 116 active cases, with health officials emphasizing the importance of vaccination and adherence to safety guidelines to prevent further spread.
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