The national capital has reported a fresh spike in COVID-19 cases, with 152 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours. This takes the total number of active cases in Delhi to 436. While 91 patients recovered during the same period, the city also reported two COVID-related deaths — a 60-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man, both of whom were admitted with other severe health conditions.
Rising Cases Nationwide: Active Infections Reach 3,758 in India
Maharashtra, Kerala, and Delhi continue to lead in case count
Across the country, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. According to the latest data, India’s active caseload has reached 3,758, with Maharashtra (1,400 cases) and Kerala (485 cases) topping the chart, followed closely by Delhi (436 cases).
Health experts warn that most new infections are showing mild or no symptoms, and are being detected incidentally during treatment for other health conditions.
Advisory Issued in JNU Hostel After Student Tests Positive
Authorities set up helpline; precautionary measures advised for all residents
At Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a student tested positive for COVID-19 in a campus hostel, prompting the university to issue an official advisory. The university administration has urged students and staff to follow standard COVID-19 precautions such as wearing masks, frequent handwashing, and maintaining personal hygiene to curb the spread of the virus. Helpline numbers have also been circulated for further assistance.
Senior Citizens and Chronically Ill Patients Urged to Stay Vigilant
Most fatalities linked to comorbidities or pre-existing conditions
Doctors and health experts have reiterated that individuals with pre-existing illnesses, particularly elderly citizens, need to exercise special caution. Both individuals who succumbed to the infection in Delhi had serious underlying health issues — one suffered from cancer and the other from pneumonia.
