India is seeing a fresh rise in COVID-19 cases, with 5,755 active infections recorded as of Saturday 7 AM , according to the Union Health Ministry. In the past 24 hours, the country reported 391 new cases and four deaths—one each from Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
Kerala remains the worst-affected state, with 127 new cases reported in a single day. It is followed by Gujarat (102), Delhi (73), and Maharashtra (29). Kerala alone now has 1,806 active cases, which is nearly half of the national total. West Bengal added 26 new cases, taking its active count to 622. Delhi’s active cases now stand at 665.
Maharashtra, which has seen multiple waves in the past, recorded 29 new infections, with a total active count of 577, according to the health department. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s May 2025 update, subvariants LF.7 and NB.1.8.1 are being closely watched but are not yet considered serious threats. These strains are believed to be contributing to the rise in cases in India, China, and other parts of Asia. However, the JN.1 strain remains the most common, making up 53% of all COVID-19 cases in India.
Recent data from INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) shows that one case of NB.1.8.1 was found in Tamil Nadu in April, while four cases of LF.7 were detected in Gujarat earlier this month.
As the virus continues to change slightly and symptoms shift, health officials are asking people to stay cautious. keep up basic hygiene, wear masks in crowded places, and get tested if feeling unwell.
