Dr. Vivek Lal, Director of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), has confirmed that COVID-19 is currently under control in India. In a statement to ANI on Tuesday, he highlighted the absence of new cases in the past week and credited the success to the robust vaccination campaign led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“We are absolutely prepared for COVID-19, but it is on a decline. I don’t think a single patient has tested positive in the last week,” Dr. Lal noted. He emphasized that the ongoing vaccination drive continues to protect the population against the virus.
Sporadic Cases Emerge in Rajasthan
As reported by The Hindu Businessline, despite the national downward trend, Rajasthan continues to report sporadic COVID-19 cases. On Monday alone, the state registered 29 new cases, pushing the total tally for 2025 to 456. The recent cases were detected across multiple hospitals, including Rajasthan Hospital, AIIMS Jodhpur, SPMC Bikaner, and SMS Jaipur, among others.
Details of New Infections
The new cases involve individuals of varying ages and from multiple districts. Notable cases include:
- A 20-year-old male from Banswara
- An 18-year-old female from Bikaner
- A 30-year-old female and a 27-year-old male from Chittorgarh
- A 63-year-old female from Dausa
- A 27-year-old male from Didwana
In Jaipur, 14 cases were reported, affecting males aged 17 to 53 and females ranging from 10 to 75 years old. Jodhpur reported eight cases, including a 27-year-old male. Additional cases came from Karauli (a 59-year-old female), Kota (a 27-year-old male), and Udaipur, where six new infections were confirmed among adults aged 28 to 58.
Cumulative State Data
So far in 2025, Rajasthan has logged 456 COVID-19 cases. Out of these, 251 remain active, while 202 individuals have recovered. The state has also reported two deaths linked to the virus. Jaipur remains the most affected district with 283 cases, followed by Udaipur (54) and Jodhpur (30).
Conclusion
Although India shows signs of overcoming the pandemic, regional variations like the situation in Rajasthan remind us of the need for continued vigilance. Ongoing vaccination efforts and localized surveillance remain essential in preventing a resurgence.