Highlights | COVID-19 Cases Rising In India: 1010 Active Cases, 'Need To Remain Vigilant, Follow All Covid Safety Guidelines,' Haryana Health Minister

COVID-19 Cases Rising In India Highlights: The number of active cases in India is now over 1010. Kerala is leading the chart with 430 active cases. Officials are monitoring the situation closely amid concerns over a new COVID-19 variant spreading in parts of Asia. Experts advise taking a rapid antigen home test or RT-PCR if symptoms persist beyond 3-4 days.

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COVID-19 Cases Rising In India Highlights: India is recording a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases over the past weeks, with the Health Ministry's Covid dashboard showing over 1000 active cases across the country as of May 27. States including Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi have reported surging numbers of Covid-19 cases, including those of an emerging variant named NB.1.8.1.

As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8.1 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring, not as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest. But these are the variants that are reportedly driving the rise in COVID-19 cases in China and parts of Asia. The most common variant remains JN.1, with 53 per cent of positive cases belonging to the category. One case of NB.1.8.1 was identified in April in Tamil Nadu, and four cases of LF.7 were detected in Gujarat in May, INSACOG data shows.

What Are Current COVID Symptoms In 2025?

The current symptoms of COVID-19 in India in 2025 are observed to be mild and subtle. As per the recent reports published by WHO, the NB.1.8.1 poses a low global health risk. However, some common symptoms have been identified as sore throat, fatigue, mild cough, fever, muscle aches, nasal congestion, low-grade hyperthermia, headaches, nausea and gastrointestinal issues.

Though the current numbers are alarming, continued monitoring, vaccination, and hygiene practices are key to preventing another wave. Stay alert, not alarmed, say health authorities.

28 May 2025

28 May 2025 22:08 IST

COVID-19 Cases Rising in India LIVE: State Wise Active Case Tally

Here is the list as per official government data:

Total Active Cases - 1010

Total infected: 753

Total Discharged: 305 

Total Deaths: 6

Kerala: 430

Maharashtra: 210

Delhi: 104

Gujarat: 83

Tamil Nadu: 69

Karnataka: 47

Uttar Pradesh: 15

West Bengal: 12

Haryana: 9

Andhra Pradesh: 4

28 May 2025 21:36 IST

COVID-19 Cases in India LIVE: Covid Cases Rise In Jaipur

After 8 COVID-19 cases were admitted to SMS Hospital, Principal & Controller of SMS Medical College, Dr. Deepak Maheshwari says, "There has been a slight rise in COVID cases over the past few days. Around 8 cases have been reported at SMS Hospital. We are closely monitoring all respiratory and COVID-related cases. All reported cases so far are very mild. We are fully prepared with adequate testing facilities, dedicated wards, and ICUs in place. There is no need to press the panic button. We have sent all samples for genome sequencing to determine whether the infections are from old or new variants."