India’s active Covid-19 cases surged past the 7,000-mark on Wednesday, continuing an upward trend observed over the past few weeks. Cases have steadily climbed from just 257 on May 22 to 7,121 by June 11, according to the Ministry of Health’s Covid dashboard.
Daily Case and Recovery Update
In the last 24 hours alone, India reported 306 new Covid-19 infections. During the same period, 929 individuals recovered from the virus. The country also recorded six Covid-related deaths—three in Kerala, two in Karnataka, and one in Kerala again. Health authorities noted that most of the deceased had underlying comorbid conditions.
State-Wise Covid-19 Snapshot
Delhi logged 66 new cases but no deaths. As of Wednesday, the national capital has 757 active cases.
Maharashtra registered 107 new cases, bringing its total for the year to 1,700. Two more Covid-related deaths occurred in the last 48 hours, increasing the total death count to 21 since January.
Manipur reported its first case in the current wave—a 23-year-old woman from Bishnupur district. She had developed Covid-like symptoms, according to Manipur Health Services Director Dr. Chambo Gonmei.
With over 1,200 active cases, Gujarat remains among the worst-hit states. However, Health Minister Rushikesh Patel emphasized that the current variant appears less severe than previous ones. He urged people to isolate and take precautions if symptoms appear.
Karnataka continues to report a steady number of cases. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah warned private hospitals against overcharging for Covid-19 testing and called for investigations into such practices.
Government Appeals for Caution, Not Panic
In Uttar Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak reassured citizens that there is no cause for panic. He stated that the symptoms in the current wave are mostly mild—limited to cold and fever—and mainly affect the elderly and those with serious health conditions. The government has ramped up hospital preparedness and oxygen supply infrastructure to handle any potential rise in severe cases.
Post-Pandemic Concerns Beyond Health
As reported by Live mint, beyond the immediate health crisis, the aftermath of the pandemic has revealed deeper socio-economic issues. Virgil D’Sami, State Convenor of the Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL), highlighted a disturbing rise in child labour. “Our post-pandemic study shows a nearly 70% increase in the number of child labourers,” he stated. CACL is now pushing to amend the Child Labour Act to ban all forms of labour for individuals under 18.