India is once again witnessing an unsettling rise in COVID-19 cases, with the number of active infections climbing to according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s latest update as of 8:00 AM IST, May 31, 2025.
Leading the current spike is Kerala, which reported , pushing its active caseload to 1,147; nearly half of the country’s total. Meanwhile, , increasing its active tally to 116, while the national capital , taking its active cases to 294.
, another state that has seen consistent rises in previous waves, reported 84 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections recorded this year to 681, as per the state’s public health department. The state now has
As per May 2025 classifications by the World Health Organization (WHO), subvariants LF.7 and NB.1.8.1 are categorised as Variants Under Monitoring, meaning they are not yet deemed as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest. However, these strains are suspected of contributing to the
Despite the emergence of new subvariants, the remains the most dominant, accounting for a staggering across the country. According to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a case of NB.1.8.1 was detected in Tamil Nadu in April, while four cases of LF.7 were identified in Gujarat earlier this month.
With the virus subtly shifting form and symptoms evolving, health authorities are urging the public to maintain precautionary measures, including hygiene, mask use in crowded places, and timely testing. Although hospitalisation remains low, experts warn that complacency could reverse progress.
Stay informed, and if you’re experiencing mild symptoms like , it’s best to test early and isolate to prevent further spread.
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