NewDelhi, June 9: The total number of active COVID-19 cases in India touched 6,491, as of 8 am on Monday, as 358 fresh cases of the virus were reported in the last 24 hours in the country, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, the Ministry stated.
Major states affected: Kerala continues to be the most affected state with active cases tally reaching 1,957 early Monday. It is followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi, according to the MoHFW data, with the Capital reporting about 42 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 728. As many as 624 patients were cured/discharged/migrated from across the country till this morning, as per the official website.
The current surge of COVID-19 cases in India is driven by new Omicron sub-variants such as JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7, and XFC. These are known to have shown increased transmissibility but mostly mild symptoms. The WHO currently classifies these as “Variants Under Monitoring” — not of concern yet, but requiring caution. Meanwhile, SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has not disappeared, but it no longer behaves like an unpredictable emergency — rather, it has become part of a recurring cycle of illnesses, similar to the flu. (Indian Express)
Kerala and Gujarat worst hit
According to Financial Express, COVID-19 cases are rising sharply in Gujarat, now ranking just behind Kerala in total state-wise case load. The state recorded a sudden jump of 158 cases between June 8 and 9, pushing active cases beyond 980. Kerala also saw a spike of 7 new cases in 24 hours, the lowest since May 30. The mutations NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, though highly contagious, are associated with mild symptoms.
In other states, West Bengal added 54 new COVID-19 active cases, bringing its total to 747. Delhi saw a sudden increase of 42 cases on June 9, with total active cases reaching 728. Karnataka, however, reported a reverse trend from June 9, where there was a drop of over 75 cases. However, on June 9, the total count is up 423. Maharashtra continued its upward trend, crossing 600 active cases. Meanwhile, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh remain the only two states currently reporting zero active COVID-19 cases. No deaths have been reported so far on June 9.
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