Fresh wave of COVID-19 in India As of June 13, 2025, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India has reached 7154. The Health Ministry has appealed to citizens to clean their hands with sanitizers, maintain social distancing, and use masks. RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. States like Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, Delhi, and Maharashtra have high infection rates, while pre-sick people are getting more affected by the virus. State situation Kerala: Top with 2223 active cases. Gujarat: Second with 1223 cases, where people with cold and cough have been instructed to quarantine. Delhi: 757 active cases, including 105 new cases. West Bengal: 747 cases reported. Maharashtra: 615 cases, with more elderly and chronically ill patients. Ghaziabad: 75 cases, including a 36-year-old woman who recently tested positive. Noida: 166 patients have recovered, which is a positive news. Andhra Pradesh: 103 active cases reported. Jharkhand: 19 cases, including 6 new cases and one death on Tuesday. Madhya Pradesh: A 52-year-old woman died, Those with bronchial asthma, chronic TB, and diabetes. New variants and deaths The reason for this increase is the NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 variants, which are more contagious. There have been 77 deaths this year, mostly among the elderly or those with chronic diseases. In Gujarat, people have been advised to quarantine in case of cold-cough. Government measures The government has ensured the availability of oxygen plants and essential resources in hospitals. Testing has been increased in Kerala, Gujarat, and Delhi. Karnataka has issued new guidelines for schools, under which children with symptoms are instructed to be kept at home. Instructions for the public Experts advise that if symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat) persist for more than three days, get tested immediately. Vaccination, use of masks, and avoidance of crowds are essential. People with weakened immune systems should be especially careful. Conclusion India is once again battling a wave of Covid-19. Cases are high in states like Kerala and Gujarat, but reports of recovery from areas like Noida give hope. This epidemic can be controlled with timely precautions and government measures.