COVID-19 cases in India: India is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the Union Health Ministry reporting 275 active infections across India as of May 25, 2025. The majority of these cases are mild and are controlled through home officials, as per health officials. While no major breakout has been reported, health authorities have urged citizens to remain alert.
Total covid cases in India
As per the latest update, India currently has 257 active cases.
According to Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, the current situation does not call for panic. While speaking to ANI, he stated, “At the moment, the situation is under control. There are, at most, sporadic cases, which are also rare. Even the present cases are managed very easily.’” He further added, “They are not being hospitalised. This is what w
State-wise active COVID-19 cases updates
As per the data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a gradual spike in active COVID-19 cases across many states between May 12 and May 19. Kerala has been recorded to have the highest cases, with 95 new active cases. Tamil Nadu is in the second slot with 66 cases, and Maharashtra is in third place with 56 cases
e were expecting, that when COVID happened, it would remain a seasonal flu which could be treated very easily. The situation is not one of panic.”
Covid-19 deaths cases
Although the COVID cases in India have been considered of mild nature, recent deaths have also been reported. In Maharashtra’s Thane district, a 21-year-old patient with diabetes passed away because of the virus, marking the second COVID-19-related death in the state. Moreover, Karnataka also recorded the death of an 84-year-old patient who died with multiple comorbidities in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, two new COVID-19 variants- NB. 1.8.1 and LF.7 have been reported in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Though neither of them has been termed as a variant of concern, both are being closely studied by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the WHO.
Despite the situation being manageable, the Union Health Ministry has suggested basic precautions. Wearing masks in crowded places, by regularly maintaining hand hygiene, and avoiding unnecessary travel if there are symptoms.