🦠 Covid-19 Update: Active Cases in India Rise to 3,961 — Kerala & Maharashtra on High Alert

In the past 24 hours, Kerala reported 64 new Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra logged 18, and Delhi added 61, according to MoHFW figures.

Date: June 2, 2025 | 10:00 AM IST
By Yes News Desk | Source: MOHFW & State Health Departments

India’s active Covid-19 caseload has surged to 3,961, as per the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) on Sunday, June 1. Kerala continues to report the highest number with over 1,400 cases, followed by Maharashtra at 506.

In the past 24 hours, the country reported 360 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths — one each from Kerala and Karnataka.

🕯️ Two Deaths Reported in 24 Hours

• In Karnataka, a 63-year-old man suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis and cancer was incidentally found Covid-19 positive and later passed away.

• In Kerala, a 24-year-old woman with Covid-19 and multiple health complications, including sepsis and decompensated chronic liver disease (DCLD), also succumbed.

📍 State-Wise Key Updates

✅ 1. Maharashtra

• New Cases: 65

• Active Cases: 506

• Districts affected:

  • Pune: 31

  • Mumbai: 22

  • Thane: 9

  • Kolhapur: 2

  • Nagpur: 1

• Recoveries Since Jan 1: 300

✅ 2. Kerala

• Active Cases: Over 1,400

• No breakdown by district was provided.

• Health officials warn of increasing hospitalization in vulnerable groups.

✅ 3. Karnataka

• Death Reported: 1 (63-year-old male)

• Advisory Issued: Masks in crowded areas, physical distancing, and hygiene emphasized.

✅ 4. Odisha

• Active Cases: 12

• All patients are reported to have mild symptoms and are under isolation, said Dr. Nilakantha Mishra.

✅ 5. Andhra Pradesh

• Alert Issued: Minister K Parthasarathi urged citizens to avoid crowds and stay vigilant in public spaces.

✅ 6. West Bengal

• New Cases (24 hrs): 82

• Active Cases: 287

• Recoveries: 6 discharged

• Official data from state health department pending.

✅ 7. Gurugram (Haryana)

• New Cases: 4

• Total Cases This Wave: 23

• Active Cases: 12

• Civil Surgeon Dr. Alka Singh advises early testing for flu-like symptoms.

✅ 8. Punjab

• Active Cases: 6

• District: 5 cases from Ludhiana

• Includes two children of deceased, who are asymptomatic

• One case involved returnee from Kerala

✅ 9. Delhi

• Death Reported: 1 (60-year-old woman)

• She had undergone intestinal surgery; Covid-19 found incidentally.

🗣️ Central Government Response

Union Minister of State for Health & AYUSH Prataprao Jadhav last week assured that the central government is fully equipped to manage any potential surge or emergency related to Covid-19.

⚠️ What You Should Do

✔️ Wear a mask in crowded places
✔️ Avoid unnecessary travel
✔️ Wash hands frequently
✔️ Get tested if you have flu-like symptoms
✔️ Isolate if infected and monitor health

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