Covid-19 cases rise in India: Delhi crosses 100-mark; active nationwide tally at 1,009

India is witnessing a mild uptick in Covid-19 cases, with the total number of active cases rising to 1,009 across the country, according to the data shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.

Delhi has emerged as the worst-hit state in this fresh wave, reporting 104 active cases, a jump of 99 cases since May 19.

This marks a notable resurgence in the national capital, which also recorded 24 recoveries during the same period.

Kerala and Maharashtra top the active caseload

Apart from Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra have reported the highest number of active infections, with 430 and 209 cases respectively. Kerala added 335 new active cases, while Maharashtra saw an increase of 153 cases in the past week.

Other states showing marginal increases in active cases include:

• Karnataka – 47 active cases (+34)
• Tamil Nadu – 69 active cases (+3)
• Gujarat – 83 active cases (+76)
• Uttar Pradesh – 15 active cases (+15)
• Rajasthan – 13 active cases (+11)

Meanwhile, other states and Union Territories have reported either zero active cases or no change in their caseload.

Deaths reported in five states

A total of seven Covid-related deaths were recorded since May 19:

• Maharashtra: 4 deaths (details awaited)
• Kerala: 2 deaths (details awaited)
• Karnataka: 1 death

Nationwide recovery and context

The overall number of people cured, discharged, or migrated across India has risen to 4,45,11,545, with 305 new recoveries reported since May 19.

While the current surge is not alarming in terms of scale, the health ministry has urged states to remain vigilant and advised citizens, especially those with co-morbidities, to continue following basic Covid-appropriate behaviour. Testing and genome sequencing are also being ramped up in select regions showing spikes.