Over 4,000 active cases in India now; 5 deaths, 65 fresh infections in 24 hours

As per health ministry data on Tuesday, Kerala logged 1,416 new Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra 494 and Gujarat 397 infections in the last 24 hours.

Updated on: Jun 3, 2025, 20:06:19 IST

By Nayanika Sengupta

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India's active Covid-19 cases on Tuesday crossed the 4,000 mark within just three days of breaching the 3,000 mark, with most infections reported in Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat in the last 24 hours, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) data.

People standing in line to get their reports after Covid-19 test at a district hospital in UP's Noida (Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times )

As per health ministry data on Tuesday, Kerala had 1,416 active Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra 494 and Gujarat 397 infections.

India has seen a spike of 65 cases within the last 24 hours, as per the health ministry data, with 512 people getting discharged or recovering in the same period.

The country also reported five Covid-19 deaths between Monday and Tuesday, with one each in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and two in Maharashtra.

5 Covid deaths in last 24 hours

As per the health ministry, the Covid-related death in Kerala was an 80-year old male with severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary Artery Disease. In Maharashtra, it was a 70-year-old female with DM, and 73-year-old female with DM (diabetes mellitus) and (hypertension) HTN.

In Tamil Nadu, the Covid patient who passed away was a 69 year old female with type 2 diabetes mellitus and parkinsons disease, while in West Bengal it was a 43 year-old female with acute coronary syndrome, septic shock, and acute kidney injury.

Apart from Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat, significant rise in Covid cases was also reported by Delhi, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, with infection count being in triple digits.

Delhi's reported 393 cases in the last 24 hours, West Bengal 372, Karnataka 311, Tamil Nadu 215 and Uttar Pradesh 138.

The number of active Covid-19 cases in India on Saturday crossed the 3,000 mark and increased to 3,395, with Kerala then also accounting for the highest infections, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi.

On Monday, the total number of active Covid-19 cases in India stood at 3,961, wherein 203 new cases were added to the tally and four fresh deaths were reported from across the country, as per the official data from the ministry of health and family welfare (MOHFW).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nayanika Sengupta
Nayanika is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi, with over six years of experience in the digital media industry. She specialises in delivering clear, insightful coverage across general, national, and international beats, with a strong focus on breaking news and in-depth explainers. Known for her ability to decode complex developments, she enjoys unpacking layered political and policy issues into accessible, reader-friendly narratives that inform without overwhelming. She has previously worked in India's leading newsrooms, including India Today, News18, and Outlook, where she chased news, covered major events of the past six years and led teams. With a Master's degree in Political Science, Nayanika has a keen interest in international relations and global affairs. Her academic grounding shapes her analytical approach to stories, enabling her to connect the dots between domestic events and broader geopolitical currents. She is particularly drawn to stories that require context, nuance, and clarity - turning complicated subjects into compelling reads. Outside the newsroom, Nayanika is a passionate gourmand who loves cooking and sharing meals with loved ones. When she's not writing or tracking the latest headlines, she can often be found exploring local markets for fresh ingredients, seeking inspiration for her next culinary experiment.Read More

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