India has once again surpassed 1,000 active COVID-19 cases after a recent rise of over 750 new infections, sparking public concern and heightened surveillance by health authorities.
Kerala leads with 430 active cases, followed by Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47). In the past week, Delhi alone reported 99 new cases, contributing to the nationwide total of 1,009.
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Most Cases Are Mild
Officials state that the majority of infections are mild, with patients recovering at home under standard monitoring. The Union Health Ministry and ICMR are closely observing the situation.
Two New Variants Detected
India has also identified two new COVID-19 variants—NB.1.8.1 in Tamil Nadu and LF.7 in Gujarat. Both are now classified by the WHO as “variants under monitoring.”
- Dominant strain: JN.1 (53% of cases)
- Other variants: BA.2 (26%) and various Omicron sublineages (20%)
No Evidence of Increased Severity
Experts confirm there’s no indication that the new variants are more severe or highly transmissible.
Meanwhile, several states—including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh—have not reported any active cases, suggesting the outbreak is currently localized.
Authorities continue to advise the public to stay cautious, maintain hygiene, and monitor symptoms as efforts continue to manage the resurgence.
