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Active cases cross 7,000-mark; 3 new deaths recorded on Thursday

Three new Covid-related deaths, three in Kerala, two in Karnataka and one in Maharashtra were also reported in the last 24-hours, taking the total number of deaths this year to 74.

New DelhiUpdated: Jun 16, 2025 01:24 PM IST
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A healthcare worker collects a swab sample from a woman, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease test (covid) at a local health centre in New Delhi. (Express Archives)

The fresh spike in Covid-19 infections continues in India as the number of active cases in the country stood at 7,154 on Thursday morning, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Three new Covid-related deaths were reported since Thursday morning, two in Maharashtra and one in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number of deaths this year to 77. In a welcome respite, over 8,000 people have recovered from the infection so far this year.

Worst-hit states amid rise in Covid cases: While a slight uptick in active cases was recorded in almost all states, Kerala continues to report the highest number of Covid-19 cases in 2025, with the active caseload standing at 2,223 on Thursday morning. According to Centre’s Covid-19 dashboard, states like Gujarat, West Bengal, Delhi and Maharashtra have also reported fairly high number of active cases this year.

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Surge driven by Omicron variant: The recent surge in Covid-19 cases across the country is driven by new Omicron sub-variants such as JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7, and XFC, with increased transmissibility but milder symptoms, as compared to other variants. 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.

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Out of the three deaths recorded on Thursday morning, two are from Maharashtra and one from Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh (1 death) - 52-year-old female with bronchial asthma, old PTB - 25 Years back, newly diagnosed diabetic (HbA1C 7.4%)

Maharashtra (2 deaths) - (1) 65-year-old male with DM, HTN, IHD and CKD

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Covid-19 India Cases 2025 Live Updates: Six new deaths reported; 3 in Kerala, 2 in Karnataka and 1 in Maharashtra

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Maharashtra (1 death) - 43-year-old male with breathlessness, abdominal pain, distress, tachycardia and cyanosis. Comorbid Condition - Immune-compromised, RVD.

Karnataka (2 deaths) - 1. 51 years old female with Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, B/L Pleural effusion with ascites secondary to CKD.

(2) ⁠79 years old male with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Seizure disorder, Osteoporosis, Old CVA, Cervical myelopathy, Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Covid-19 India Cases 2025 Live Updates: Statewise status of India's COVID-19 case count

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Jun 11, 2025 12:31 PM IST
Covid-19 India Cases 2025 Live Updates: India's COVID-19 case count reaches 7121

India's COVID-19 case count reaches 7121, with Kerala reporting the highest number with 2223, followed by Gujarat 1223, Delhi 757 and West Bengal 747.

Following a recent spike in Covid cases in Southeast Asia, India too has seen fresh cases.

In May 2021, the transmission rate of the disease was rapidly increasing in rural areas. A survey conducted by the state’s health department on COVID-19 patients admitted to various hospitals revealed that 68 per cent were from urban areas, while 32 per cent were from rural areas.

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The number of fatalities since January 1 stands at eight. The 90-year-old patient had respiratory acidosis, Congestive Heart Failure (CCF) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), according to the Union Health Ministry's COVID-19 dashboard.

The primary cause of death is other co-morbidities and Covid finding is incidental, it said.

Delhi has 691 active cases. Active cases across India stand at 6,815, with three deaths reported in the past 24 hours.

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She added that the Omicron JN.1 variants LF.7 and XFG were the most common in Kerala. These variants are "not as severe" but have a high potential for spreading the disease.

"Masks should be worn in public places and during travel. Genomic sequencing is being conducted to identify the Covid-19 variant. The Omicron JN.1 variant LF.7 and XFG, which are spreading in Southeast Asian countries, are the most common in Kerala. Although these variants are not as severe, they have a high potential for spreading the disease," the minister said.

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