COVID-19 Cases Rising In India: India is once again witnessing an unsettling rise in COVID-19 cases, with the number of active infections climbing to 4866, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s latest update as of 8:00 AM IST, June 5, 2025.

Leading the current spike is Kerala pushing its active caseload to 1487, nearly half of the country’s total. Meanwhile, West Bengal added 106 new cases, increasing its active tally to 538, while the national capital Delhi recorded 105 new infections, taking its active cases to 562.

As per May 2025 classifications by the World Health Organization (WHO), subvariants LF.7 and NB.1.8.1 are categorized as Variants Under Monitoring, meaning they are not yet deemed as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest. However, these strains are suspected to be contributing to the rising infections not just in India but also across China and other parts of Asia.

Despite the emergence of new subvariants, the JN.1 strain remains the most dominant, accounting for a staggering 53% of all positive cases across the country. According to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a case of NB.1.8.1 was detected in Tamil Nadu in April, while four cases of LF.7 were identified in Gujarat earlier this month.

With the virus subtly shifting form and symptoms evolving, health authorities are urging the public to maintain precautionary measures, including hygiene, mask use in crowded places, and timely testing. Although hospitalisation remains low, experts warn that complacency could reverse progress.

Stay informed, and if you’re experiencing mild symptoms like fatigue, a sore throat, or gastrointestinal discomfort, it’s best to test early and isolate to prevent further spread.