New Delhi: The number of active infections of Covid-19 has breached the 5,000-mark in India. According to data released by the Union Health Ministry, the active cases in the country stand at 5,755 on June 7, 2025. The surge is linked to emerging variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. JN.1 remains the dominant strain. In the last 24 hours, the country reported 764 new cases and four deaths. The fatalities were reported in Kerala, Punjab and Karnataka.
Kerala remains the most affected state, reporting 192 new cases in a day followed by Gujarat (107), West Bengal (58) and Delhi (30), reported the India Today. In view of the rising cases, the Centre conducted mock drills to check hospital preparedness.
- Maharashtra reported 114 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total to 1,276 cases since January. It also reported one more death, taking the toll to 18. Pune (44 cases) and Mumbai (37 cases) reported the highest numbers.
- In the last 24 hours, West Bengal reported 58 new Covid-19 cases and 91 recoveries. The total active cases now stand at 596. The death toll remains at one.
- Delhi reported 30 new Covid-19 cases with no new deaths since Thursday. The total fatalities stand at seven since January 1.
- Chhattisgarh has reported 50 Covid-19 cases following recent screenings conducted in response to a rise in infections in other parts of the country, officials said, as quoted by India Today. Additionally, 1,183 people were tested after the detection of a new variant. At least 50 tested positive for the virus.
- Haryana reported 31 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, with Gurugram (9) and Faridabad (11) accounting for the majority. Other cases were reported from Karnal, Jhajjar, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Hisar and Panchkula. Haryana has 87 active cases.
- Officials state that most cases are mild and managed at home.
- On June 5, hospitals across the country conducted a mock drill to assess their preparedness for handling Covid-19 cases. The central government has directed all states to ensure adequate availability of oxygen, ventilators, isolation beds and essential medicines.