India is seeing a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases again. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, active cases have crossed 5,700, reaching a total of 5,755. Sadly, four people have died, including a nine-month pregnant woman in Madhya Pradesh who had seizures during delivery and later tested positive for COVID-19.
Big Jump in Cases
In the last month, cases have increased by nearly 200%, with about 400 new cases added recently. Experts say this rise is due to two new fast-spreading variants: NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, which are mutations of the earlier JN.1 variant. Although symptoms are mostly mild, people with health problems like diabetes, thyroid, or lung issues are more likely to suffer complications.
Read more:Â NB.1.8.1 Explained: What We Know About the New COVID Subvariant in the UK
States with Most Cases
- Kerala has the highest number of active cases at 1,806, with 12 deaths so far.
- Gujarat has over 700 cases, showing a rise of more than 100 cases in a single day.
- Other states with rising numbers include:
- Delhi – 665 cases
- West Bengal – 622 cases
- Maharashtra – 577 cases
- Karnataka – 444 cases
Tamil Nadu, however, has shown some improvement, bringing its case count down to below 200, though one death was reported there.
COVID-19 Related Deaths
Here are details of the four recent deaths:
- Madhya Pradesh: A 9-month pregnant woman died from seizures and later tested positive.
- Maharashtra: A 63-year-old man with diabetes, high blood pressure, a past stroke, and thyroid issues died.
- Kerala: A 59-year-old man undergoing cancer treatment passed away.
- Tamil Nadu: A 79-year-old bedridden man with diabetes died from pneumonia and severe breathing issues.
So far, India has recorded 59 deaths related to the latest COVID-19 wave.
