COVID-19 Cases Rise in Major Indian Cities. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurgaon. Health officials urge caution but say there’s no need for panic. Get the latest updates on infections, hospital preparedness, and safety measures.
COVID-19 Cases Increase Across India After Months of Decline
After months of low infection rates, COVID-19 cases are seeing a gradual rise in major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurgaon. While health authorities emphasize that the situation is under control, hospitals have been put on alert, and safety advisories have been reissued to prevent further spread.
Delhi Reports First Notable Spike in Nearly 3 Years
- 23 new COVID-19 cases detected in Delhi—the first significant increase since 2021.
- All patients have mild, flu-like symptoms and are in stable condition.
- Health Minister Pankaj Singh announced a special monitoring team to track cases.
- Hospitals instructed to ensure bed, oxygen, and medicine availability.
- Genome sequencing of positive samples underway to identify variants.
Mumbai Sees Steep Rise in May
- 95 new cases recorded in Mumbai this month—a sharp jump compared to just 106 cases in Maharashtra since January.
- 16 patients hospitalized, with some being shifted from KEM Hospital to Seven Hills Hospital for better isolation.
- Mandatory testing for SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Illness) and ILI (Influenza-Like Illness) cases.
Bengaluru Accounts for Most Cases in Karnataka
- 32 of Karnataka’s 35 active cases are from Bengaluru.
- A nine-month-old baby among those infected, currently receiving treatment at Vani Vilas Hospital.
- Health officials note a steady rise over the past 20 days and advise mask-wearing and caution for high-risk groups.
Gurgaon and Faridabad Report New Cases
- Four new cases in Haryana—two each in Gurgaon and Faridabad.
- None of the patients had recent international travel history.
- All four (two men and two women) have mild symptoms and are under home quarantine with medical supervision.
- Health Minister Arti Singh Rao assures enhanced monitoring but advises against panic.
No Need for Panic—But Stay Cautious
Doctors suggest the current surge is likely driven by a sub-variant of JN.1, which is highly transmissible but causes mostly mild illness. Key recommendations include:
Wearing masks in crowded places
Maintaining hand hygiene
Getting booster doses if eligible
Increased Surveillance Nationwide
With sporadic surges in Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana, and major metros, health departments are ramping up testing, genome sequencing, and hospital preparedness to curb further spread.