US EditionCOVID-19 cases in India climb to 6,491, no deaths in past 24 hours
- India reported 6,491 active COVID-19 cases on June 9, with 358 new infections recorded nationwide by 8 am.
- The rise in active cases, led especially by states like Kerala and Gujarat, follows ongoing detection of new Omicron sub-variants.
- Kerala remained the most affected state with 1,957 active cases and 7 new infections, while Gujarat reported 158 new cases pushing its cases beyond 980.
- The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium identified 163 cases of the new XFG variant, first found in Canada, which has four key spike mutations aiding immune evasion.
- No new COVID-19 deaths were reported on June 9, while ongoing mock drills and advisories encourage vigilance to manage case surges effectively.
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Covid cases are continuously increasing across the country. Meanwhile, a big decision has been taken, hence RT-PCR (Covid test) has been made mandatory for ministers before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Live MintCOVID-19 cases in India climb to 6,491, no deaths in past 24 hours
India sees COVID-19 resurgence; 6,491 active cases reported
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise, with the Union Health Ministry reporting 6,491 active cases as of June 6th. This resurgence follows a period of relatively low infection rates, raising concerns amongst health officials. Kerala remains the most affected state, reporting 1,957 active cases, significantly higher than Gujarat (980), West Bengal (747), and Delhi (728). The dominant variant driving this increase is JN.1, a hig…
COVID-19 Update: Kerala Continues to Have the Highest Number of Active Cases in India
New Delhi: The number of COVID-19 cases in India has seen a slight increase. As of 8 AM on Monday, the total number of active COVID-19 cases in the country stands at 6,491. In the past 24 hours, 358 new COVID-19 cases were reported across the country. However, no new COVID-related deaths were reported during this period, which comes as a relief. Kerala continues to report the highest number of active COVID-19 cases, with a total of 1,957 active …
Benapole port tightens health screening as COVID cases surge in India - India Seatrade News
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in India, health precautions have been stepped up at Benapole, the main land port of Bangladesh, to ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines. A sub-assistant medical officer is now stationed at the site. According to reports, COVID-19 cases are on the rise across several states of India where a new Omicron variant is already spreading in parts of the country. Since experts fear this variant may also affe…
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