India has recorded a slight increase in COVID-19 cases, with the active tally rising to 7,121, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. In the last 24 hours, 306 new cases were reported across the country. Sadly, six deaths were also recorded during the same period.
Of the six fatalities, three were reported from Kerala, two from Karnataka, and one from Maharashtra. Details regarding the deceased reveal that one was a 43-year-old male from Maharashtra with a compromised immune system who experienced breathlessness, abdominal pain and other severe symptoms. The other victims were elderly individuals with pre-existing respiratory and chronic health conditions. Specifically, in Kerala, deaths included an 87-year-old female and two males aged 69 and 78, all battling comorbidities. Karnataka reported the deaths of a 51-year-old woman with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, and a 79-year-old man with hypertension.
Kerala has reported the highest single-day jump in cases with 170 new infections, pushing its active case count to 2,223. Gujarat follows with 114 new cases and 1,223 active cases, while Karnataka reported 100 new cases, bringing its active infections to 459. Delhi logged 66 new infections, raising the city’s total active caseload to 757.
Amidst this uptick, the central government has initiated nationwide mock drills to evaluate hospital preparedness. States have been directed to ensure sufficient supplies of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medications to manage any further surge in cases.
The recent rise in cases follows a trend of increasing infections since late May, with active cases climbing from 257 on May 22 to nearly 7,000 by June 10. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths since the start of 2025 has reached 68.
Additionally, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has detected 163 cases of the new COVID variant XFG across India. These cases have been reported in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. While the XFG variant is currently circulating, health officials indicate that infections appear to be mild, primarily causing upper respiratory symptoms, and there is no evidence suggesting it causes severe illness. Other Omicron sub-variants, including LF.7, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1, are also circulating in India.
Health officials are urging citizens to remain vigilant, adhere to hygiene protocols, and consider wearing masks in crowded or enclosed spaces. While widespread restrictions have not been reintroduced, caution is advised.
