The number of active Covid cases in India mounted to 25,587 as the country witnessed a surge in coronavirus infections, registering 5,335 fresh cases of the deadly virus in the past 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry.

On Wednesday, India has registered 4,435 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day jump since September 2022.

As per the data at 8 am today on the Union Heath Ministry’s website, six more fatalities due to the deadly viral infection were reported during the past 24 hours taking the overall death toll since the pandemic hit to 5,30,929 while the active cases jumped by 2,496 and the current caseload in the country stands at 25,587

According to the health ministry’s data, the active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections since the viral outbreak while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent with 2,826 people recovering from the contagious virus during the past 24 hours

The data stated that at 8,229 Kerala, which registered 1,404 new cases, has the most number of active cases, Maharashtra has 3,874 while Delhi has 1,795 coronavirus cases.

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Himachal Pradesh has reported 212 new cases while 130 fresh infections were registered in Tamil Nadu.

The data also revealed that a total of 1.6 lakh Covid-19 tests were conducted during the past 24 hours.

Scientists have attributed the recent uptick in Covid-19 cases to the Omicron variant XBB.1.16 of the coronavirus diseases which is being closely monitored by the World Health Organization

On March 22, the WHO had added the XBB.1.16 to its list of variants under monitoring. The global body has said that the XBB.1.16 variant has a similar to its predecessor XBB.1.5, but contains additional changes in the spike protein, adding that lab studies have revealed that XBB.1.16 show signs of increased infectivity as well as potentially increased pathogenicity.

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The number of active Covid infections in India has mounted to 23,091 as the country clocked 4,435 fresh cases of the deadly virus during the past 24 hours, Union Ministry’s data revealed on Wednesday.

As per the data updated at 8 am on the health ministry’s website, 4,435 new Covid-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours in the biggest single-day jump since September 25 last year, when a total of 4,777 were logged.

According to the Union health ministry’s data, with the new cases included, the total number of cases in India since the pandemic began has surged to 4.47 crore (4,47,33,719) while the death toll has mounted to 5,30,916 with 15 new fatalities.

The health ministry’s data stated that during the last 24 hours, four deaths were reported from Maharashtra; one fatality each was reported from Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Puducherry and Rajasthan, while four deaths were reconciled by Kerala.

According to the data, the active cases now comprise 0.05 percent of total infections since the viral outbreak while the country’s Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.76 per cent.

The health ministry’s data also stated that with the inclusion of fresh cases, the daily positivity has risen to 3.38 percent while the weekly positivity was recorded at 2.79 percent, adding that the total number of people who have successfully recovered after contracting the contagious infection has surged to 4,41,79,712 and the case fatality rate is pegged at 1.19 per cent.

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The data from the health ministry also states that 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

Meanwhile, the surge in deaths due to the H3N2 variant of the seasonal influenza virus is triggering an outbreak scare in the country.

According to official data, India has recorded at least three deaths associated with H3N2 this season.

Fearing the outbreak of another Covid-19 like pandemic, health officials have urged people to wear masks, practice hand hygiene and get a flu shot if they haven’t already. H3N2, is a subtype of the influenza A strain, responsible for one of the three respiratory pandemics in the past century.

The flu variant’s symptoms tend to be the same as other forms of influenza, including fever or feeling feverish, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults), among others.

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India saw a single-day rise of 2,151 fresh Covid-19 cases which is the highest in nearly 5 months. With the new cases being logged in the country on Wednesday, the active cases rose to 11,903.

According to the Union Health Ministry data, it was on October 28 when the country recorded a total of 2,208 cases and since then the cases were on a decline. But now the graph of Covid-19 cases is going up day by day.

The country also logged seven fatalities in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 5,30,848. Three fatality cases were reported in Maharashtra and Kerala each while one was reported in Karnataka.

The data shows the daily positivity in the country stands at 1.51 percent, while the weekly positivity is pegged at 1.53 percent. The number of people who have recovered from Covid jumped to 4,41,66,925 with over 1,200 fresh recoveries.

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The country administered 11,336 Covid-19 vaccines in the last 24 hours. India has so far administered 220.65 crore vaccine doses under the nationwide vaccination drive.

Speaking about the booster doses, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said there’s no need for additional Covid-19 vaccine booster doses for regular, medium-risk adults if they have already received their primary vaccination course and one booster dose.

Following the surge in cases, Secretary of the Ministry of Health Rajesh Bhushan held a meeting with officials from various states and reviewed the nation’s Covid-19 preparedness. State authorities have also been told to undertake mock drills at health facilities on April 10 and 11 to ensure the operational readiness of medical infrastructure.

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The cases of coronavirus, in India, may see a steep increase in January but are not likely to result in serious symptoms or death.

It is concerning that China reversed its position on travel restrictions at a time when it was dealing with a sharp increase in infections since it could increase the number of cases in India.

The sources claimed that during the previous increases, a fresh wave of Covid-19 affected people in East Asia 30–35 days before it reached India. According to the sources, Covid-19 cases peaked in China around 10 days ago, and there is currently an increasing trend in the US and several of the pacific island countries.

Due to two factors, China has been severely affected by the current wave. First, their population has little exposure to infectious diseases that arise naturally. Second, they have low immunisation rates, which may indicate that the vaccines are ineffective. Natural infection rates are very high in India, where the majority of people have received all available vaccinations.

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A number of renowned medical professionals have also cautioned against panic and worry over a potential increase in Covid-19 instances in the nation, stating that even if it did occur, a spike in cases was unlikely to lead to an increase in hospital admissions or fatalities.

A major increase in border crossings is feared to occur as a result of Chinese officials eliminating travel restrictions. Despite the fact that India still doesn’t have a regular flight schedule with China, there are flights from Hong Kong.

Non-tourist travel is now permitted between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. Therefore, individuals from the Chinese mainland who may be carriers of the new strain can travel to India via Hong Kong.

A total ban on flights between Hong Kong and India was improbable and that the emphasis was more on strengthening screening procedures. India may make uploading an RT-PCR negative report a requirement for travellers from high-risk countries.

The mask requirement, according to health ministry officials, is also not likely to be reinstated. An official stated that administration was not going to levy any fines or require masks.

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The increased cases of corona continue in the country again. On Monday, July 4, the Union Health Ministry said that, within the last 24 hours, 16,135 new cases have been found in the country and 24 deaths have been registered.

There has been a slight increase in the number of cases compared to Sunday. On Sunday, 16,103 new patients were registered. According to the Ministry of Health, the daily positivity rate is 4.85 per cent and the number of active cases has increased to 1,13,864.

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The covid cases have continued to rise in India. The latest number of death cases is 24. The Health Ministry said on Monday that the number of active cases of corona in the country has increased by 2153 within the last 24 hours. In this, maximum 1293 cases have increased in West Bengal and 1185 cases have increased in Tamil Nadu.

In other states, the number of active cases increased was less than 346 in Odisha. There was a decrease of 962 active cases in Maharashtra and 142 in Delhi.

If we look at the death toll from Corona, out of 24 deaths in the last 24 hours, 6 deaths occurred in Maharashtra, 5 in Delhi and 3 in Bengal. One person died in Mizoram. The remaining 8 deaths are from Kerala, which happened in the past, but now the numbers have increased. According to government records, 5,25,223 deaths have occurred in the country so far from Corona.

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India reported 17,336 Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths in the last 24 hours. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs, the country recorded the highest single-day cases in over 100 days. The ministry said the daily positivity rate in India was recorded at 4.32 percent, while the weekly positivity rate stood at 3.07 percent.

India witnessed a rise of 4,294 cases in the span of 24 hours, taking the total number of active cases to 88,284. Active cases make up 0.20 percent of all infections. The Health Ministry reported that the nationwide Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.59 percent. The total number of infections in the country has risen to 4,33,62,294.

The number of people who recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours was recorded at 13,029, taking the total recoveries to 4,27,49,056. India saw a 30 percent jump in Covid-19 cases from the previous day.

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Maharashtra reported 60 percent of all infections. The state logged 5,218 new cases, which is the highest single-day spike in cases since February 11. Delhi reported 1,934 cases, the highest since February 4.

Along with Maharashtra, the other top 4 states that reported the highest number of cases today include Kerala (3,890), followed by Delhi (1,934), Tamil Nadu (1,063), and Haryana (872).

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya yesterday issued instructions for officials to continue emphasizing surveillance and whole-genome sequencing to seek for any potential mutations in light of the increased number of cases.

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Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala would’ve been alive then he would’ve turned 29 today. He was shot dead on May 29 in Punjab and his death has surely left a void in the hearts of his fans. June 11 marks his birthday and today the social media is flooded with heartfelt wishes for him.

Many fans wrote that legends never die and he surely is a legend, who they will never forget. A user wrote that Your songs reached every corner of the World. You made it to the top in just 4 years. No one is ever gonna Replace you, this day will be remembered as Sidhu Moosewala day.

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Another user wrote that DIL DA NI MARA…TERA SIDHU MOOSE WALA… happy birthday to my strength, my legend and my star. there will be no one else like you, ever.

Yet another wrote that you will always be remembered by your songs jaataa, Forever a legend, Rest in peace.. Happy birthday in heaven jaata #HBDSidhuMoosewala #SidhuMosseWala.

Another wish reads as on This Day (11th June 1993) A Legend Was Born In Moosa Village (Mansa)Known As Sidhu Moosewala, Happy B’day Jatta, Legend Never Die, Rest In Power.

How was Sidhu Moosewala killed?

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead by gangsters on May 29 and before this incident took place, he joined Congress ahead of the Punjab polls.

The singer was shot dead within 24 hours after his security was withdrawn by the Punjab government. As the shootout took place, he was immediately rushed to a local hospital, where he was declared dead.

A Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar also claimed responsibility for the murder of the singer. On June 10, police reported that they have identified six shooters who were involved in the murder of the singer.

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India reported 2,541 new Covid-19 cases and 30 deaths in the last 24 hours. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the active cases in the country stands at 16,522 and the death toll climbed to 5,22,223. The daily positivity rate in the country stands at 0.84 percent and the weekly positivity rate at 0.54 percent.

Covid-19 cases have begun to rise again across the country, with a new surge reported in 12 states since last week. The majority of the cases are being reported from Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Others including Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal also reported a surge.

In comparison to the previous seven days, the weekly cases have roughly doubled this week. Between April 18 and 24, the country recorded 15,700 new Covid-19 cases, up from 8,050 the previous week, which is a 95 percent increase in cases in a week.

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The major contributor to daily Covid-19 cases is Delhi. The national capital recorded 1,083 new cases in the last 24 hours and the positivity rate in the national capital has reached 4.48 percent.

West Bengal logged 41 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours taking the active caseload to 255. According to the Health Department, no new deaths have been reported in the state.

Karnataka reported 60 new Covid-19 cases and zero fatalities in the last 24 hours. Bengaluru Urban district reported 57 of the total infections, while Chitradurga, Dharwad, and Vijayapura each had one. In 27 of the state’s districts, there were no infections.

Tamil Nadu reported 52 fresh Covid-19 infections, taking the active cases to 334, said the health department. Chennai accounted for the majority of new coronavirus infections with 34, followed by Chengalpet with five, while Pudukottai and Tiruvallur recorded two each.

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India on Friday logged 3,37,704 Covid-19 cases in a single day taking the active caseload to 21,13,365. The daily cases in the country are crossing the 3 lakh mark but today the Covid curve showed marginal improvement as there is a dip in Covid-19 cases by 2.7 percent since yesterday.

In the last 24 hours, India reported 488 new fatalities taking the overall death toll to 4,88,884. The central government has said that the death rate in the country during the current wave is comparatively fewer than the second wave.

The daily positivity rate has dropped from 17.94 percent to 17.22 percent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 16.65 percent. Active cases currently account for 5.43 percent of all infections, while the Covid-19 recovery rate in the country has dropped to 93.31 percent.

There is a sigh of relief for the residents of Delhi and Mumbai as the cities continued to witness a dip in Covid-19 cases, logging 10,756 and 5,008 single-day cases, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Omicron tally in the country has crossed the 10,000 mark. Today, 29 states reported instances of the highly contagious Omicron variant, bringing the total number of cases to 10,050.

Here’s the state-wise list of Covid-19 cases

Delhi reported 10,756 new Covid cases and 38 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases decline to 61,954 and the positivity rate also dips down to 18.04 percent.

Kerala reported 41,668 cases and 5290 recoveries in the last 24 hours. 106 deaths were confirmed in the state. The death toll in the state reached 51,607 and the overall active cases in the state are 2,23,548.

Andhra Pradesh reported 13,212 new Covid-19 cases and 2,942 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The state reported 5 more fatalities. The active caseload stands at 64,136.

Karnataka reported 48,049 fresh Covid-19 cases and 22 fatalities in the last 24 hours. With a daily positivity rate of 19.23 percent, Karnataka’s tally of active cases now stands at 3,23,143.

Uttarakhand reported 4,964 new Covid cases and 9,247 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The state recorded 12 more fatalities. The positivity rate in the state has surged to 21.60 while the recovery rate has reduced to 89.14. The active cases stand at 391915.

Haryana reported 9,655 new cases 9,247 recoveries and 12 more Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours.

Chhattisgarh on Friday recorded 5,029 new cases,193 recoveries, and 8 more Covid-related deaths. The state’s tally of active cases now stands at 30,756.

West Bengal recorded 9,154 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, 19,112 recoveries, and 35 more virus-related deaths. The overall active caseload stands at 1,34,816.

Madhya Pradesh reported 9,603 new cases taking the active caseload to 55,088. The state reported 4,255 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate now stands at 12 percent.

Maharashtra reported 48,270 new cases and 52 fatalities in the last 24 hours. Out of the total confirmed cases, Mumbai accounted for 5,008 cases.

Tamil Nadu reported 29,820 new cases taking the tally of active Covid-19 cases to 1,87,358. The state also recorded 21,684 recoveries and 33 more Covid-related deaths.

Goa recorded 2,668 new cases along with 3,145 recoveries and 9 more fatalities. The recovery rate in Goa now stands at 88.64 percent. Meanwhile, the tally of active cases in the state is 21,974.

Jammu and Kashmir reported 5,720 new Covid cases and 1,877 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The union territory recorded 5 more fatalities. The tally of active cases in the UT now stands at 34,882.

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