India's Covid-19 cases rise past 3,300; officials stress mild infections, home care

India is experiencing a rise in Covid-19 cases, with active infections surpassing 3,300 as of May 31, led by states like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi.
Kerala remains the worst-affected, reporting 1,336 active cases, followed by Maharashtra with 467 and Delhi with 375 cases.
Despite the surge, health officials emphasize that most infections are mild and manageable at home, urging the public to avoid panic.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General, Dr. Rajiv Behl, explained that the current rise is driven by Omicron subvariants, including LF.7, XFG, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1. The latter is classified by the WHO as a 'variant under monitoring' due to its immune evasion capabilities.

In the last 24 hours, four deaths were reported across Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, with most fatalities linked to underlying health conditions.
Officials have assured that adequate testing and treatment infrastructure is in place nationwide.

Karnataka has advised parents to keep children with symptoms like fever or cough at home amid school reopenings.
Prataprao Jadhav, Independent Charge Minister, stated the Centre is fully prepared to handle any arising situation.

While the case numbers are rising, the severity remains low, with most patients recovering under home care, reflecting a shift in the pandemic's impact in India.

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"The severity of infections is low, with most of the patients under home care. There is no reason to worry, the sources said."
"Genome sequencing shows the surge is driven by Omicron subvariants primarily LF.7, XFG, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1." - Dr. Rajiv Behl
"Four deaths -- one each in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh -- have been reported in the last 24 hours."

This resurgence highlights the importance of vigilance and continued public health measures, even as the country adapts to living with Covid-19.

India's active Covid-19 cases have risen past 3,300, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi most affected. Officials emphasize that infections remain mild, mostly managed at home, and urge calm. Four deaths were reported recently, while Omicron subvariants drive the surge, according to health authorities.