Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark: 430 active cases in Kerala, 104 in Delhi

May 26, 2025

NEW DELHI: Covid-19 cases are witnessing a rapid surge across the country, with over 1,000 infections reported so far, including 752 new cases recently confirmed. Delhi has emerged as one of the key contributors to this spike, recording 99 new cases in the past week and a total of 104 active cases, reigniting public concerns about a fresh outbreak.

According to government data, Kerala currently tops the chart with the highest number of active cases at 430. Other states with notable case counts include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), Karnataka (47), Uttar Pradesh (15), and West Bengal (12).

Several states and union territories, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, have reported no active cases at present.

Maharashtra has reported at least four Covid-related deaths, followed by Kerala (2), and Karnataka (1).

Bihar confirms first Covid case in ongoing surge.

Bihar reported its first Covid-19 case of the current wave on Monday, after a 31-year-old Patna resident tested positive.