COVID-19 in India: Active cases climb to 1,009 from 257 last week

Overall, the country has reported an increase of 752 cases and seven deaths in the last week, while 305 people have been cured or discharged

India on Monday (May 26, 2025) reported a total of 1,009 active COVID-19 cases in the country. The number stood at 257 on May 19 with Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra reporting a spike in cases.

According to the Health Ministry COVID variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, were found in India recently. One case of NB.1.8.1 was reported in Tamil Nadu in April, while four cases of LF.7 were detected in May. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified both LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring (VUMs), not as Variants of Concern (VOCs) or Variants of Interest (VOIs). These variants are reportedly behind the surge in COVID-19 cases in China and other parts of Asia.