Covid-19 returns: 257 cases reported, 2 dead in Mumbai
A new wave of Covid-19 is sweeping through parts of Asia, with countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand seeing a rise in infections.
The surge is mainly driven by new Omicron sub-variants, particularly JN.1 and its descendants such as LF.7 and NB.1.8.
However, what’s concerning is the fact that India now currently stands at 257 active COVID-19 cases, with the majority being mild and not needing hospital care, according to official data.
Kerala has recorded the most number of new infections since May 12, with 69 cases, which is followed by Maharashtra with 44 cases and Tamil Nadu with 34.
Other states with new cases include Karnataka (8), Gujarat (6), Delhi (3), and one case each in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Sikkim.
In Mumbai, two recent deaths linked to Covid-19 were reported at King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital. According to a Hindustan Times report, doctors said both patients had serious health conditions.
One was a 14-year-old with kidney failure caused by nephrotic syndrome, and the other was a 54-year-old cancer patient.
Health experts have repeatedly raised concerns that India could also face an uptick in cases due to waning immunity in the population.