Covid-19: Covid tally in India jumps to 7131; One death in past 24 hrs

The recent uptick in cases is attributed to emerging sub-variants of the Omicron lineage, including JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7, and XFC. Read further on Dynamite News:

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 13 June 2025, 3:35 PM IST
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New Delhi: India’s active virus case load has risen to 7,131 as of 8 am on Friday, according to the latest data released by the Union Health Ministry.

One death was registered during the period, bringing the cumulative death toll to 78 since the beginning of the year.

Recent Uptick

The recent uptick in cases is attributed to emerging sub-variants of the Omicron lineage, including JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7, and XFC. These variants are characterized by increased transmissibility but tend to cause milder clinical symptoms.

Currently classified by the World Health Organization as “Variants Under Monitoring,” health experts emphasise that ongoing surveillance and adherence to preventive measures are vital to curbing potential escalation.

Kerala Tops

Kerala continues to be the most affected state, with 2,055 active cases. West Bengal follows with 747 cases, Delhi has reported 714 cases, and Maharashtra has 629 active infections. Gujarat has also experienced a notable rise, reporting 1,358 active cases.

Since West Bengal has yet to share its latest infection data, the actual case count may be higher.

Since the start of 2025, India has recorded a total of 78 Covid-19 related deaths. The most recent casualty involved an 82-year-old man from Kerala with co-morbidities including Type 1 respiratory failure and Covid pneumonia.

Observe restrictions to avoid Corona (Source: Internet)

Observe restrictions to avoid Corona (Source: Internet)

While the virus no longer poses an emergency-level threat, health authorities caution that Covid-19 continues to circulate seasonally, similar to influenza. Recoveries have reached approximately 10,976 since early 2025, indicating ongoing resilience against severe disease.

States such as Karnataka (395 active cases), Tamil Nadu (220), and Uttar Pradesh (251) are also witnessing moderate case loads. Health authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious, especially the elderly and immune-compromised, while reiterating the importance of hygiene, masking in crowded places, and timely testing.

Don't Panic

Though the Covid-19 cases are rising rapidly and the deaths have alerted us, there is no need to panic, prominent doctor Mohsin Wali has said.

Dr Wali, who has had the unique privilege of serving three Presidents of India - R. Venkataraman, Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, and Pranab Kumar Mukherjee - said most of the people infected with the virus will have mild to moderate respiratory illness and will not require special treatment.

When Is Lockdown Imposed?

Now the question that people are repeatedly asking on social media is, "Can a lockdown be imposed?" Lockdown is not imposed just like that. The government takes this decision when the rate of deaths due to corona increases a lot.

That is, when there is a serious threat to people's lives due to the spread of corona, then markets and other things are closed for some time. Lockdown is the last resort, and before this, some mild restrictions are imposed and people are asked to be cautious.

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  • New Delhi

Published : 
  • 13 June 2025, 3:35 PM IST