India is seeing more COVID-19 cases again. The number of people currently sick with COVID-19 is close to 7,000. States like Gujarat, Kerala, and Karnataka are reporting the highest numbers. Over the last few weeks, the cases have gone up quickly—from just 257 active cases on May 22 to almost 7,000 by June 10.
According to the Union Ministry of Health, India now has 6,815 active COVID-19 cases. This means these people are still fighting the infection and have not recovered yet. The number of active cases has been rising steadily since the last week of May.
In the last 24 hours, India reported 324 new COVID-19 cases. During the same time, 783 people either got better or were discharged from hospitals.
Since the start of 2025, 68 people have died from COVID-19 in India. In the past 24 hours, three more deaths were reported—one each from Delhi, Kerala, and Jharkhand. Karnataka reported two deaths, and Maharashtra reported one more.
Delhi
In Delhi, a 90-year-old woman who already had other health problems died from COVID-19. She suffered from breathing issues, heart failure, and kidney disease. With her passing, Delhi’s total COVID-19 deaths for 2025 have reached eight.
Jharkhand
Jharkhand reported its first COVID-19 death of the year. A 44-year-old man died in Ranchi while being treated at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. He had several health issues, including pneumonia, severe breathing problems, septic shock, high blood pressure, and thyroid problems. Right now, Jharkhand has six active COVID-19 cases.
Kerala
Kerala reported its 16th COVID-19 death this year. The patient was a 79-year-old man who also had other illnesses, including diabetes.
Karnataka
Karnataka saw two deaths in the last 24 hours.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra reported one death, but this was not updated on the central government’s Covid-19 dashboard yet.
State-wise Situation
Kerala
Kerala has the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in India. 2,053 people in Kerala are still sick with COVID-19. In the last 24 hours, Kerala reported 96 new cases, and 255 people recovered.
Gujarat
Gujarat is the next highest, with 1,109 active cases. Surat, a city in Gujarat, has 58 new cases and a total of 166 active cases.
Karnataka
Karnataka reported the most new cases in the last 24 hours—136. Two deaths were also reported in the state.
Delhi
Delhi saw a drop in new cases in the last 24 hours. The city now has 691 active cases.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra recorded 89 new COVID-19 cases and one death. Of the new cases, 32 were in Mumbai and 23 in Pune.
Summary of New Cases in Major States (Last 24 hours)
Karnataka: 136 new cases
Gujarat: 129 new cases
Kerala: 96 new cases
Maharashtra: 89 new cases
Delhi: Fewer new cases, 691 active cases
Recoveries
Across India, more people are recovering than getting sick each day. In the last 24 hours, 783 people got better and were discharged from hospitals.
Government Response
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, praised the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their help during the COVID-19 crisis. She said the central government stepped in to help when the previous government did not act.
COVID-19 Deaths: Who Is Most at Risk?
Most people who died from COVID-19 had other serious health problems. Older adults and those with diseases like diabetes, heart issues, or kidney problems are at higher risk.
What Is Causing the Rise in Cases?
Health experts say that the increase in cases could be due to new variants of the virus, people gathering in groups, and less use of masks and sanitizers. Some people are not following safety rules as strictly as before, which may also be a reason for the rise.
What Should You Do?
Wear a mask in crowded places.
Wash your hands regularly.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Get vaccinated if you haven’t already.
Stay home if you feel unwell or have symptoms like fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
Symptoms to Watch For
Common Covid-19 symptoms include:
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Loss of taste or smell
If you have these symptoms, get tested and stay away from others to prevent spreading the virus.
Testing and Hospitals
COVID-19 tests are available at government and private hospitals and clinics. If you test positive, follow the advice of your doctor and health authorities. Most people with mild symptoms can recover at home, but those with serious symptoms may need hospital care.
Vaccination
Vaccines are still the best way to protect yourself from severe illness. If you haven’t received all your shots, get vaccinated as soon as possible. Booster doses are also available for added protection.
Health officials are closely watching the situation. They are asking people to follow COVID-19 safety rules and to get tested if they feel sick. The government is prepared to take more steps if cases continue to rise.
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