Covid cases rise in Noida, 1st infection recorded in Arunachal in current wave
advertisementNoida has reported 19 active Covid cases, comprising 11 women and 8 men. According to Dr Tikam Singh, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, all patients are experiencing only mild symptoms such as the common cold and are currently in home isolation. The district health department is conducting contact tracing and reviewing travel histories. Antigen testing camps will be set up at the district hospital, and patient samples have been sent for genome sequencing. Authorities have advised residents to wear masks and avoid crowded places.
Arunachal Pradesh has reported its first Covid cases in the ongoing wave. A 34-year-old pregnant woman who arrived in Itanagar from Bengaluru on May 13 tested positive via RT-PCR after earlier showing symptoms of mild cough and fever. Her 53-year-old mother also tested positive but remains asymptomatic. The woman is hospitalised while her mother is in isolation. State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang Jampa confirmed the cases and said the new strain appears less severe.
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In Uttar Pradesh, A 78-year-old Firozabad resident, who was admitted to an Agra hospital for a hip fracture and head injury, died after testing positive for COVID-19. While the cause of death remains uncertain, health officials noted that he was also suffering from multiple serious health conditions. Lucknow reported its first COVID-19 case of 2025 linked to the JN.1 sub-variant. Uttar Pradesh logged 10 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the state's active tally to 30.
Karnataka reported 36 new infections on Tuesday, raising the state's active cases to 100. The daily positivity rate stands at 9.44%. Doctors and health workers have been instructed to wear masks. Thane city added 24 new cases. Nine patients are hospitalised, and 46 are under home quarantine. One patient with diabetes-related complications died last week. Additionally, AIIMS Patna reported seven positive cases among healthcare workers, including a doctor and a nurse, who are under medical supervision.
The Indian Medical Association – Karnataka State Branch has issued advisories to doctors amid rising cases. New Omicron sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, classified by the WHO as variants under monitoring, have been detected in India. Hotspot states currently include Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka, with mild increases in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Jain said that the latest variants resemble viral fevers with symptoms of common cold and cough. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also on Monday told officials there is no need to panic, but stressed the importance of being fully prepared.
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