COVID-19 Cases Rising in India: Surge Reported in Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Karnataka

COVID-19 Cases Rising in India: Several states across India are currently experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, but health officials assure us that most of these infections are mild and manageable. In response, authorities in various states are gearing up to ensure there are enough hospital beds, oxygen supplies, and vaccines available, just in case the situation takes a turn for the worse.

As of May 19, India has reported 257 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Union Health Ministry. They also pointed out that the majority of these cases are mild and don’t require hospitalization.

However, southern states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, along with Delhi, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, have seen a noticeable increase in cases recently.

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States such as Karnataka and Delhi have issued advisories, encouraging the public to stay calm and not to panic.

"At the moment, the situation is under control. There are, at most, sporadic cases, which are also rare. Even the present cases are being managed very easily," Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital told ANI on Friday.

According to data from the Ministry of Health

Kerala: +69 cases

Maharashtra: +44 cases

Tamil Nadu: +34 cases

Karnataka: +8 cases

Gujarat: +6 cases

Delhi: +3 cases

Despite the increase, health experts maintain that there is no cause for alarm.

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On Saturday, Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the situation after reports of rising cases in several states. Official sources indicate that most cases remain mild and are being managed at home.

While COVID-19 is now treated similarly to other viral illnesses, the Health Ministry is urging everyone to stick to basic precautions. This includes wearing masks in crowded areas, practicing good hand hygiene, and steering clear of large gatherings.

Authorities have emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance. COVID-19 trends are being monitored through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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