India Records 2,710 Active COVID-19 Cases; Kerala Tops the List With Rising Numbers

New Delhi, May 31 : India’s active COVID-19 caseload has risen to 2,710 as of May 30, 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Kerala has emerged as the state with the highest number of active cases, reporting 1,147 infections, followed by Maharashtra (425), Delhi (294), and Gujarat (223).

Kerala also recorded the highest number of new cases on Friday, adding 227 infections. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured citizens that the situation remains under control, with most cases concentrated in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha. He confirmed that while the Omicron sub-variant JN LF7, previously seen in Southeast Asia, has been detected in the state, the spread remains limited and manageable.

In Maharashtra, the total number of COVID-19 cases reported so far this year has reached 681, with 84 new cases detected on Friday. The state's public health department noted that the majority of infections are mild and urged citizens to remain calm. A breakdown of new cases shows 32 from Mumbai, 14 from Thane Municipal Corporation, and others from districts like Raigad, Nashik, and Pune. Currently, 165 people have recovered in the state.

Delhi reported 56 new infections, pushing its active case count to 294. West Bengal added 59 cases, bringing its cumulative total to 116, while Gujarat continues to report steady numbers.

In Rajasthan, 54 new COVID-19 cases were reported, alongside one fatality. The deceased individual reportedly suffered from tuberculosis and other pre-existing conditions, according to state health authorities.

Karnataka reported the death of a 63-year-old man from Mysuru, bringing the state's total death toll to three. Admitted on May 15, the patient succumbed on May 25 due to a combination of septic shock, multiple organ dysfunction, and COVID-19-related complications including acute pneumonia and respiratory distress.

Union Health and AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav stated that the central government is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation. “We are prepared to respond to any developments. Our focus remains on surveillance and coordination with state health departments,” Jadhav said.

Meanwhile, after seven months without any reported cases, Mizoram has recorded two new infections. The patients are being treated at Zoram Medical College and Hospital. The last outbreak in the state, in October 2024, affected 73 individuals.

In Chandigarh, health officials confirmed that two children of a 40-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who died due to COVID-19 complications, have tested positive. However, the children are asymptomatic and currently under precautionary quarantine.

Health authorities continue to emphasize the importance of maintaining basic precautions, especially for vulnerable groups. While the circulating variant is said to resemble common flu strains in severity, the public is advised to remain cautious and adhere to health guidelines.