Delhi, Bengal See Sharp Uptick In COVID-19 Cases. Check State-Wise Cases
Delhi leads the surge with 483 active cases, followed closely by Maharashtra (506) and Kerala, which tops the list at 1,435 active cases.
India has reported a total of 3,961 active COVID-19 cases, with Delhi and Kerala witnessing the highest burden among states and union territories. According to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 203 new infections were recorded in the last 24 hours, indicating a slow but steady uptick in the national caseload.
Delhi, Kerala, and Maharashtra Report High Cases
Delhi leads the surge with 483 active cases, followed closely by Maharashtra (506) and Kerala, which tops the list at 1,435 active cases. Notably, Delhi also reported four new deaths, bringing its cumulative COVID-19 death count since January 1, 2025, to 82.
Maharashtra added 8 new fatalities, including the death of a 44-year-old male, whose cause of death was attributed to "severe ARDS with dilated aortic regurgitation with COVID-19 positivity." Kerala reported eight deaths, including one new death, with official details awaited.
Smaller states like Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Chandigarh reported minimal or no new cases, hinting at better containment or lower transmission in those regions.
India recorded 32 COVID-related deaths on June 2, four more than the previous day. Apart from the case in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu reported the death of a 25-year-old male with underlying conditions, including bronchial asthma and severe acute tubular injury. His COVID status was deemed incidental.
In Delhi, the newly reported death was that of a 22-year-old woman who had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis and succumbed to bilateral lower respiratory tract infection.
States like Karnataka (4 deaths) and Uttar Pradesh (2 deaths) also continue to report fatalities, despite relatively lower active caseloads.
Over 2,188 patients have recovered, with 203 recoveries recorded in the last 24 hours. Kerala, despite having the highest active cases, has also logged the most recoveries (717), showing a strong response capacity.
Delhi has seen 439 recoveries, while Maharashtra follows closely with 300. These numbers suggest that although the virus is spreading in some regions, healthcare systems are actively managing caseloads.
Still, experts warn against complacency, urging continued adherence to public health protocols, especially in densely populated states.
As India navigates another wave of COVID-19 infections, the focus is now on targeted containment and medical preparedness in high-risk zones. While overall recovery rates remain promising, the latest numbers serve as a reminder that the pandemic isn’t entirely in the rearview mirror just yet.
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