Gujarat reports 167 new Covid-19 cases; country's active case tally nears 5,000
Gujarat has reported 167 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, marking a significant rise as the virus makes a slow comeback across India
Published on Jun 6, 2025
By IANS
- AHMEDABAD — Gujarat has reported 167 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24
hours, marking a significant rise as the virus makes a slow comeback across
India.
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- The state's active Covid-19 caseload has now reached 615,
contributing to the national total of 4,866 active cases.
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- The nationwide spike includes 564 new infections and
seven Covid-related deaths, signaling a need for heightened vigilance.
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- In Gujarat, 15 patients have been hospitalised, while 600
remain in home quarantine. However, no deaths have been reported in the state
in the last 24 hours, and 60 patients recovered from Covid-19 and were
discharged.
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- Vadodara emerged as a hotspot, reporting six new Covid-19
cases from various localities during disease surveillance activities conducted
by the city's municipal corporation.
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- At the national level, Delhi recorded two deaths -- a
five-month-old girl suffering from pneumonia and an 87-year-old man with
pre-existing heart and kidney conditions.
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- Health authorities are urging citizens to resume basic
safety measures and are closely monitoring regional trends as India's Covid-19
curve shows signs of resurgence.
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- In response to the recent uptick in Covid-19 cases, the
Gujarat government has implemented a series of measures to manage the situation
effectively.
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- The state is emphasising home-based care for patients
exhibiting mild symptoms, ensuring they receive timely teleconsultations and
necessary medication kits.
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- For those requiring hospitalisation, civil hospitals and
district health centres have been instructed to keep oxygen beds and intensive
care units ready, particularly for patients with comorbidities.
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- Civil and district hospitals have been instructed to
assess their infrastructure and stay equipped for any sudden surge in
admissions of patients.
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- As of June 2025, Covid-19 remains a global concern, with
recent data indicating a resurgence in cases across multiple regions.
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- According to the World Health Organisation, between April
21 and May 18, 2025, more than 150,000 new Covid-19 cases were reported across
90 countries, marking a significant increase from the previous 28-day period.
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- The Covid-19 test positivity rates have risen to 11 per
cent in 73 countries, matching peaks observed in July 2024.
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- The surge is particularly evident in the Eastern Mediterranean,
South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions, driven by emerging variants like
NB.1.8.1.
