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COVID-19 cases are once again rising across India, with Maharashtra emerging as the most affected state. According to the latest data, the state has reported 66 new cases, of which 31 are from Mumbai alone. The total number of active cases in Maharashtra now stands at 325. In response to the growing numbers, Mumbai’s JJ Hospital has set up a 15-bed isolation ward. The state Health Department has directed authorities to increase testing and monitoring to curb the spread. In Uttarakhand three including two female have been found covid positive so far.
Uttar Pradesh is also witnessing a gradual uptick in cases. Active COVID-19 cases in the state have risen from 15 on May 26 to 25 now. Ghaziabad is currently the most affected district, reporting 14 cases. Of these, 13 patients are in home isolation while one has been hospitalized. Alarmingly, a four-month-old child has also tested positive. The Uttar Pradesh government has urged hospitals to stay alert and step up preparations, particularly for pediatric care.
In Rajasthan, the virus has resurfaced with 7 new cases reported in recent days. Several of these infections are from Jodhpur, including a newborn baby. The state health department has been instructed to intensify testing and surveillance to identify and isolate new cases early.
According to the Union Health Ministry, the total number of active cases in India has increased from 1,010 on May 26 to 1,047. The ministry has advised all states to ensure the availability of RT-PCR testing, maintain home isolation protocols, and keep isolation centers ready. While the current case numbers remain manageable, authorities are taking proactive steps to prevent another wave. Citizens are urged to follow COVID-appropriate behavior and report symptoms early to help health officials contain further spread.
