New Delhi: India’s active Covid-19 caseload rose to 6,133 as of Sunday morning, according to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The nation also reported six Covid-related fatalities in the past 24 hours — two in Karnataka, three in Kerala, and one in Tamil Nadu.
Kerala continues to account for the highest number of active cases, with 1,950 individuals currently infected. The southern state is followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and the national capital, Delhi. Delhi alone recorded 21 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, bringing its total active caseload to 686.
On a positive note, 753 patients were reported as recovered, discharged, or migrated across the country during the same period.
Health experts attribute the current spike in infections to a new wave of Omicron sub-variants, including JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7, and XFC. While these variants exhibit higher transmissibility, they are largely associated with mild symptoms, and have not yet been classified as “variants of concern” by the World Health Organization. Instead, the WHO currently lists them under “Variants Under Monitoring.”
Despite the rise in cases, public health officials emphasize that Covid-19 no longer presents the kind of unpredictable emergency seen in previous years. SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the disease, is now considered part of a recurring respiratory illness cycle — akin to seasonal influenza.
As the virus continues to evolve, authorities urge the public to remain cautious but not alarmed, reinforcing the importance of vaccination, testing, and basic hygiene practices.
