COVID-19 Resurgence in India

India sees a mild but rising wave of COVID-19 cases in May 2025.

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Cases on the Rise Again

India reports over 1,000 active cases, with new variants emerging in metro cities.

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Where It’s Spreading

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai are seeing the highest daily case counts.

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New Variants Detected

Variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 are behind the latest uptick, mostly causing mild illness.

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Who’s Most at Risk?

Elderly, unvaccinated, and those with comorbidities face higher hospitalization risk.

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First Death of 2025

Karnataka reports the first COVID-19 death this year—an 84-year-old with comorbidities.

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Government Response

No lockdowns planned, but mask advisories and testing are being reinforced.

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Stay Safe, Stay Smart

Experts urge testing for flu-like symptoms and booster shots for high-risk groups.