US EditionCovid-19 in India: Karnataka Man Dies, Kerala Infections at 430; Delhi Cases Rise to 104, CM Says ‘No Need to Worry’
- India recorded over 1,000 active COVID-19 cases by late May 2025, with new infections reported notably in Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra.
- The rise in cases follows detection of two new variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, which the World Health Organization monitors but does not classify as Variants of Concern.
- Karnataka reported 114 new cases and three recent deaths among elderly patients with comorbidities, while Kerala maintained 430 active infections as the worst affected state.
- Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated, “The government is ready for every situation,” as the city saw a spike with at least 19 hospitalizations.
- Health authorities across India have enhanced surveillance and testing protocols, and officials assured that preparations are in place to manage any escalation in infections.
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Karnataka reports third COVID-19 death
The patient, who was admitted to the hospital with breathlessness, altered sensorium, oliguria, and generalised swelling of the body, was vaccinated with two doses of Covishield and had chronic kidney disease (CKD) and bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition
Elderly Man Tested Positive for Covid-19 Dies in Karnataka, Taking Total Death Toll in State to 3
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 63-year-old man who tested positive for Covid-19 died at a private hospital in Mysuru, taking the total coronavirus-related death toll in the state to three, officials said on Friday. India News | Elderly Man Tested Positive for Covid-19 Dies in Karnataka, Taking Total Death Toll in State to 3.
There is a continuous increase in the number of coronavirus cases in India. One person has died in Karnataka. At the same time, 430 positive cases have been reported in Kerala and 104 in Delhi.
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