India is witnessing a slow uptick in Covid-19 cases, with active infections being reported from nearly every state, except Arunachal Pradesh. As of 8 am on June 6, the total number of active infections across the country has reached 5,862, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Four deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours against seven fatalities a previous day.Kerala continues to report the highest daily caseload as it recorded 192 new infections in the past 24 hours, taking its active case tally to 1,679. Two Covid-related deaths were also reported from the state on June 5.
Following Kerala, Gujarat has emerged as the second-most affected state in terms of daily new cases, reporting 107 new infections during the same period while its current active caseload stands at 615.
The national capital Delhi reported 30 new cases, with the city having recorded seven deaths related to Covid-19 since January 1, 2025. What could be a matter of concern to the authorities, states including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat have crossed the 500 active cases mark.
Health authorities have urged citizens to re-adopt basic preventive measures such as masking in crowded places, maintaining hand hygiene, and staying home if symptomatic. Hospitals and district health centres have been directed to ensure that oxygen beds and ICU facilities are prepared, particularly for patients with comorbidities.
Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a rise in COVID-19 test positivity rates to 11% across 73 countries, mirroring peaks last seen in July 2024. The increase is driven by new emerging variants, including NB.1.8.1, particularly affecting the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions.(UNI)<>