Several states across India are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, though health officials say most infections are mild and manageable. Authorities in multiple states have begun preparations to ensure the availability of hospital beds, oxygen, and vaccines in case the situation worsens.
Karnataka, Delhi, and other states have issued advisories, urging people to stay calm. (PTI)
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India has 257 active COVID-19 cases as of May 19, according to the Union Health Ministry. The ministry also noted that most of these are mild and do not require hospital admission.
However, southern states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, along with Delhi , Gujarat and Maharashtra, have recorded noticeable uptick in recent days.
"At the moment, the situation is under control. There are, at most, sporadic cases, which are also rare. Even the present cases are being managed very easily," Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital told ANI on Friday.
Union health secretary reviews situation across states
While COVID-19 is now treated like other viral illnesses, the Health Ministry has advised people to follow basic precautions such as wearing masks in crowded places, practicing hand hygiene, and avoiding large gatherings.
Authorities have stressed the importance of ongoing surveillance. COVID-19 trends are being tracked through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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