COVID-19 Update: India’s Active Cases Cross 7,000; 306 New Infections, 6 Deaths in 24 Hours

New Delhi, June 11: India’s active COVID-19 caseload has surpassed the 7,000 mark, with 306 new infections and six fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases now stands at 7,121, signaling a concerning upward trend across several states.

In a precautionary move amid this resurgence, ministers scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now be required to undergo RT-PCR testing, sources said. Though no official statement has been released, the decision is being seen as a preventive step due to rising case numbers in states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, which continue to report the highest fatalities.

State-Wise COVID-19 Snapshot:

• Kerala leads the daily infection chart with 2,223 active cases and reported 3 deaths in the past 24 hours.

• Gujarat follows with 1,223 active cases and 2 deaths.

• Delhi has reported 757 active cases and 8 recent deaths.

• Maharashtra recorded 615 active cases and has reported 19 deaths in recent days.

• Karnataka has 459 active cases and 2 new deaths.

• West Bengal has 747 active cases, although updates are delayed.

• Andhra Pradesh recorded 72 active cases but no recent fatalities.

• Other states with fewer active cases include Bihar (47 active, 5 deaths), Chhattisgarh (48 active, 3 deaths), Assam (6 active, 1 death), and Chandigarh (3 active cases).

• Arunachal Pradesh remains free of active cases.

The recent deaths reported are primarily linked to individuals with pre-existing health conditions:

• In Maharashtra, a 43-year-old immune-compromised male with RVD succumbed to the infection.

• Karnataka reported the deaths of a 51-year-old woman with multiple chronic illnesses and a 79-year-old man with serious comorbidities.

• Kerala’s fatalities included an 87-year-old woman with coronary artery disease (CAD) and COVID-19, a 78-year-old man with COVID-19 pneumonia, and a 69-year-old male with complications due to the virus.

As per the Union Health Ministry, India currently has:

• 7,121 active cases

• 8,573 total recoveries

• 74 total COVID-related deaths

Health experts urge continued vigilance, especially among vulnerable populations, and recommend adherence to COVID-appropriate behavior, timely testing, and vaccination. Officials are monitoring the trends closely and may issue further guidelines if the upward trajectory continues.