Gujarat Registers 158 Covid Cases In Last 24 Hours, India’s Total Active Cases Near 7,000
Gujarat reports 158 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours as India’s active caseload rises to 6,861. Six new deaths recorded; most cases remain mild and are being managed under home care.
India's Covid-19 situation saw a modest uptick over the weekend, with the total number of active cases surpassing the 6,800 mark. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, 358 fresh infections were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide active case tally to 6,861.
The virus also claimed six more lives during the same period, with fatalities reported from Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka registered two deaths — both men aged 46 and 78 — who were battling comorbid conditions while undergoing treatment for Covid-19. In Kerala, three men aged 51, 64, and 92 succumbed to the virus, also while being treated for pre-existing health issues. Tamil Nadu reported the death of a 42-year-old man suffering from uncontrolled diabetes and acute kidney disease.
As the country continues to monitor regional surges, Gujarat emerged as a hotspot with 158 new cases in the last 24 hours — the highest among states. Karnataka followed with 57 fresh infections.
Since the beginning of this year, India has recorded a total of 65 Covid-related deaths.
On a positive note, recoveries continue to outpace new infections in some regions. In the last 24 hours alone, 624 people across the country recovered from the virus. Assam, for instance, reported a further dip in active cases — now down to just six — after two more patients recovered. The state has witnessed seven recoveries so far this year.
The health ministry emphasized that most current infections are mild and being managed through home isolation and standard medical care.
In West Bengal, 54 new cases were logged, increasing the state’s active caseload to 747. During the same period, 53 patients recovered, while the death toll remained unchanged at one, with no new fatalities reported in the past 24 hours.
As Covid-19 cases continue to fluctuate across states, officials urge citizens to remain vigilant, especially those with underlying health conditions. With a majority of infections presenting mild symptoms, the focus remains on early detection, self-isolation, and protecting vulnerable populations.
Top Headlines
