Active COVID cases cross 6,000 mark in India, 6 more deaths

June 8: The active COVID-19 cases in India have crossed the 6,000 mark after seeing a nearly 400 surge in positive reports. Currently, there are 6,133 active COVID-19 cases in India, with 65 deaths reported so far. Kerala reports the highest number of cases as it becomes the first state to come close to the 2000 mark alone.

COVID-19 cases in Gujarat have seen a steep uptick, as it comes after Kerala in the state-wise case load. Experiencing a sudden surge of 105 cases between June 7 and June 8, the state has more than 820 active COVID-19 cases. Similarly, for Kerala, a rise of 144 cases in 24 hours signals the high transmissibility of the COVID-19 variant JN.1. The protein mutations NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 are known for their communicability but mild symptoms.

COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal

West Bengal reported 71 more active COVID-19 cases, taking the total case count to 693. Delhi experienced a relatively lower rise of 21 cases on June 8, with its active COVID-19 cases reaching 686. On the other hand, Karnataka noted a significant decline of over 75 COVID-19 cases, reducing the tally to 366. However, Maharashtra inched closer to the 600 mark. Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh are the only two states completely unaffected by the COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 death toll

With 6 deaths reported in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the total COVID-19 death tally has risen to 65. On June 6, it was 55. In Karnataka, 2 men—a 46-year-old and a 78-year-old—both with existing heart and lung conditions, were found to be incidentally COVID-positive.

Kerala reported three deaths: a 51-year-old kidney transplant patient, a 64-year-old man with diabetes, cancer, and kidney issues, and a 92-year-old with multiple health problems, including heart disease and cancer. All three were confirmed COVID-positive and suffered respiratory complications.

Tamil Nadu reported one death, a 42-year-old man with uncontrolled diabetes, kidney problems, and a history of seizures. (Financial Express)