Gujarat Reports 167 New Cases in 24 Hours, India's Active Tally Crosses 4,800
Ahmedabad: Gujarat has reported 167 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, marking a significant rise in infections as the virus shows signs of resurgence across India. The state's active caseload has now climbed to 615, contributing to the national total of 4,866 active cases.
The nationwide increase includes 564 new infections and seven Covid-related deaths, prompting health authorities to urge renewed vigilance and adherence to basic safety measures.
In Gujarat, 15 patients have been hospitalised, while 600 are under home quarantine. No deaths have been reported in the state in the last 24 hours, and 60 patients have recovered and been discharged.
Vadodara has emerged as a local hotspot, with six new cases detected across different localities during routine surveillance by the city’s municipal corporation.
At the national level, Delhi recorded two Covid-related deaths. One involved a five-month-old girl with pneumonia, and the other an 87-year-old man with existing heart and kidney conditions.
In response to the rising numbers, the Gujarat government has introduced a series of preventive and preparedness measures. Authorities are focusing on home-based care for patients with mild symptoms, supported by teleconsultations and prompt delivery of medication kits.
Civil and district hospitals have been instructed to ensure that oxygen beds and intensive care units are ready for use, particularly for patients with comorbidities. Hospitals are also reviewing their infrastructure to stay prepared for any sudden increase in admissions.
Globally, the Covid-19 situation remains a concern. According to the World Health Organization, more than 150,000 new cases were reported across 90 countries between April 21 and May 18, 2025.
This marks a sharp rise compared to the previous 28-day period. Test positivity rates have increased to 11 percent in 73 countries, reaching levels last seen in July 2024.
The surge is especially noticeable in the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions, driven by the spread of new variants such as NB.1.8.1.
As of June 2025, health experts are closely monitoring the situation and urging the public to continue following basic precautions like mask usage in crowded areas, hand hygiene, and timely testing to help curb further spread.