Kerala Reports 182 Covid-19 Cases In May, Fresh Coronavirus Cases In Odisha; Two Deaths In Maha | What Is Current Situation In India?

 

Covid Cases in India: Several states, including Kerala, and Odisha witnessed a resurge in Covid-19 cases in the last few days amid the global rise in Coronavirus infections. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India website, 257 Covid cases are active as of May 19, 2025.

 

Kerala Covid Cases

As many as 182 Covid-19 cases have been reported in Kerala in May so far, state Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday. The highest number of cases was reported in Kottayam district (57), while 34 and 30 cases were reported in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram, respectively, during the period, she said after chairing a meeting of the state-level Rapid Response Team (RRT).

George urged people to be vigilant, as there is a possibility of an increase in Covid cases in Kerala as well, as large numbers of the infection are being reported in Southeast Asian countries.

Severity Is Not That High: Kerala Minister

The Omicron JN.1 variants, LF.7 and NB 1.8, which are spreading in these countries, have a higher potential for disease transmission, but the severity is not that high, she noted in a statement.

Stressing the significance of self-protection, the minister said those with symptoms such as a cold, sore throat, cough, and shortness of breath must wear a mask.

What Are the Government's Advises?

It is advisable for the elderly, pregnant women, and those with serious illnesses to wear masks in public places and while travelling, she said, adding that masks are mandatory while visiting hospitals.

Instructions have been issued to conduct Covid tests for those coming to hospitals with symptoms in the state. Directions have also been issued to ensure RTPCR kits and other safety equipment are there, the statement further said.

Fresh Covid-19 Case Detected In Odisha after 2 Years

A fresh Covid-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the patient is stable, a senior government official said here on Thursday.

Health and Family Welfare Secretary S Aswathy said, "The patient is stable at present but the only concern is that the infected person has several comorbid conditions."

Two Covid-19-Linked Deaths In Maharashtra Since January

Maharashtra has reported two Covid-19-related deaths since January this year, the state health department said on Tuesday. In a release, the department said both fatalities were reported from Mumbai and involved patients with comorbidities (simultaneous presence of two or more medical conditions in a person).

One of the deceased had nephrotic syndrome with hypocalcemia seizure, while the other was a cancer patient, it said.

(With agencies inputs)

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