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.
The state's active Covid-19 caseload has now reached 615,
contributing to the national total of 4,866 active cases.
The nationwide spike includes 564 new infections and
seven Covid-related deaths, signaling a need for heightened vigilance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In response to the recent uptick in Covid-19 cases, the
Gujarat government has implemented a series of measures to manage the situation
effectively.
The state is emphasising home-based care for patients
exhibiting mild symptoms, ensuring they receive timely teleconsultations and
necessary medication kits.
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.
Civil and district hospitals have been instructed to
assess their infrastructure and stay equipped for any sudden surge in
admissions of patients.
As of June 2025, Covid-19 remains a global concern, with
recent data indicating a resurgence in cases across multiple regions.
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.
The Covid-19 test positivity rates have risen to 11 per
cent in 73 countries, matching peaks observed in July 2024.
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.
