India has once again crossed the 1,000-mark in active COVID-19 cases, following a spike of over 750 new infections reported in recent days, prompting renewed public concern and close monitoring by health officials.
Kerala currently tops the chart with 430 active cases, making it the state with the highest number of ongoing infections. Other states showing notable increases include Maharashtra (209 cases), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
Delhi alone has reported 99 new cases over the past week, contributing to the nationwide total of 1,009 active cases.
Most Cases Mild, Officials Say
According to health authorities, the majority of these infections are mild, with affected individuals recovering at home under standard monitoring protocols. The situation is being closely watched by the Union Health Ministry and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
New Variants Under Watch
In addition to the case surge, India has detected two new COVID-19 variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, both of which have been classified as “variants under monitoring” by the World Health Organization (WHO).
NB.1.8.1 was identified in Tamil Nadu
LF.7 was reported in Gujarat
Despite these new developments, the dominant strain in the country remains JN.1, accounting for 53% of recent infections, followed by BA.2 (26%) and other Omicron sublineages (20%).
No Signs of Increased Severity
Health experts have reassured the public that there is no evidence to suggest these new variants are more contagious or cause more severe illness than previous strains.
Meanwhile, several Indian states — including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh — have not reported any active cases, signaling that the outbreak remains localized.
India’s health authorities continue to urge the public to stay informed, practice basic hygiene, and monitor symptoms as they work to keep the latest wa
