There seems to be no letup in the Covid cases in India. As of 8 AM on Thursday, India’s total Covid-19 tally has risen to 7,154, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In the past 24 hours, 33 additional cases have been confirmed, though case data from West Bengal is still pending.
In the same period, three more deaths have been reported, all linked to Covid-19: one from Madhya Pradesh and two from Maharashtra. All the victims were having co-morbid conditions. The total number of Covid-related fatalities in 2025 has surged to 77. On a positive note, over 9,000 individuals have successfully recovered from the virus this year, as per the data.
Several states have seen slight upticks in active cases, with Kerala being the hardest-hit, reporting 2,165 active infections as of Thursday. Other states with notable case numbers include Gujarat (1,281), West Bengal (747), Delhi (731), and Maharashtra (615), according to the national Covid-19 dashboard.
Health experts have pointed to the emergence of new Omicron subvariants—such as JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7, and XFC—as contributing to the rise in cases. These variants, known for their high transmissibility, appear to cause less severe illness compared to previous strains. The World Health Organization (WHO) has categorized these subvariants as "Variants Under Monitoring," meaning they aren’t considered a serious threat but should still be watched closely.
Covid-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has now settled into a seasonal pattern, similar to the flu. While no longer classified as an emergency, the virus continues to circulate and may still pose risks, especially for vulnerable individuals.
