Covid 19 cases surge across India, number rises to 250

As of now, India has reported 257 active Covid-19 cases nationwide. The rise is modest but noticeable compared to the very low numbers seen in recent months. The states most affected are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, which together account for over 85% of the active cases. Kerala tops the list with 95 active cases, Tamil Nadu has 66, and Maharashtra 56.

Other states reporting new or existing cases include Delhi (23), Puducherry (10), Karnataka (13), Gujarat (7), Rajasthan (2), Haryana (1), Sikkim (1), and West Bengal (1). Since May 12, India has recorded 164 new cases, with Kerala seeing the biggest jump of 69 fresh infections, followed by Maharashtra (44) and Tamil Nadu (33).

Fortunately, most of these cases are mild and do not require hospitalization. The total number of recoveries remains high, with over 4.45 crore people recovered since the pandemic began, and the death toll stands at around 5.33 lakh.