NEW DELHI—India’s active COVID-19 cases have risen to 2,710, prompting health authorities to closely monitor the situation amid reports of seven new fatalities. The country observed 1,170 patients recover from the virus, according to the Union Health Ministry.
Among the reported deaths, the case of a 60-year-old woman in Delhi stood out, who died following a laparotomy for an acute intestinal obstruction. It was noted that COVID-19 was discovered incidentally in her case. In Gujarat, another death was recorded, with further details pending.
In Karnataka, a 70-year-old man passed away from a series of health complications including a critical cardiorespiratory arrest. His medical history included multiple comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, and his COVID-19 status remains under pending RT-PCR testing.
Maharashtra reported two deaths: a 67-year-old man suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia, and a 21-year-old man who had diabetic ketoacidosis along with a lower respiratory tract infection. One death previously recorded is currently undergoing a review process.
Punjab reported a 39-year-old man with pre-existing hepatitis B who died from acute respiratory syndrome, while Tamil Nadu confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man with a background of diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Kerala continues to lead the country with the highest number of active cases, totaling 1,147. Ongoing efforts to reconcile mortality data are taking place, although Bihar has yet to release its latest figures.
Addressing the current health crisis, Union Minister of State for Health and AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, assured the public that the government is prepared for any escalation in cases. He stated that both the Central Health Department and the AYUSH Ministry are actively monitoring developments across all states.
“We have engaged in discussions with health and AYUSH officials to assess the situation,” Jadhav said. Preparations include a review of infrastructure established during previous COVID-19 waves, such as the availability of oxygen plants and ICU beds.
“Our health systems are equipped to manage any situation that may arise,” he emphasized, highlighting the readiness of facilities to respond effectively to changes in the COVID-19 landscape.