COVID-19 On Rise In India: 3,395 Active Cases Reported So Far; Kerala & Maharashtra Among Worst-Hit States

New Delhi: India is witnessing a steady uptick in COVID-19 cases, with over 3,000 active infections and four new deaths reported as of Saturday, May 31, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. As per the Ministry of Health data, India recorded 3,395 active COVID-19 cases as of Saturday.

Kerala reported the highest number with 1,336 active infections, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi. States with the highest caseloads include Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and West Bengal, although the severity of infections remains largely low.

Active Cases Count Rises To 3,395

As per official data, India currently has 3,395 active COVID-19 cases. Kerala leads with 1,336 cases, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi. Despite the increase, the majority of patients are reportedly under home isolation and do not require hospitalization. Health officials maintain that there is no cause for alarm, although the situation is being closely monitored.

Maharashtra reported 68 new COVID-19 cases today, with 485 active patients currently. Since January, 10,915 swab samples have been tested, confirming 749 cases, including 441 from Mumbai. A total of 7 deaths have occurred, mostly with comorbidities. Recovery count today is 257.… pic.twitter.com/ky8rTc92xJ

— IANS (@ians_india) May 31, 2025

4 Deaths Reported In Past 24 Hours

In the past 24 hours, India recorded four COVID-related fatalities, one each from Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. Simultaneously, 1,435 people were discharged from hospitals, reflecting a relatively high recovery rate.

In Maharashtra, the number of active cases stands at 467. The state reported 68 new infections on Saturday, including 30 in Mumbai and 15 within the Pune Municipal Corporation area. Cases were also found in Kalyan-Dombivali and Raigad.

Delhi witnessed one COVID-related death on Saturday, involving a 60-year-old woman who tested positive during treatment for a different health condition. Officials noted the COVID-19 finding was incidental, not the primary cause of death.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 31, 2025

In Karnataka, a 63-year-old man with multiple comorbidities, including pulmonary TB and cancer, died at a private hospital in Bengaluru. This brought the state's total COVID-related deaths this year to seven, six of whom had underlying health issues. The health department assured that sufficient testing and treatment facilities are in place and urged the public not to panic.

As schools are set to reopen in June, the Karnataka government has advised both public and private institutions to adopt preventive measures to protect students. A public advisory was also issued urging citizens to wear masks in crowded areas, maintain physical distance, and follow proper hygiene practices.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 31, 2025

In Odisha, two more individuals tested positive for COVID-19, taking the state’s active caseload to seven. Health Secretary Aswathy S stated that all patients are stable and asked citizens to remain calm.