India is witnessing a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases, prompting several states—including Karnataka, Delhi, and West Bengal—to issue health advisories while reassuring citizens to stay calm. As of May 25, 2025, the Union Health Ministry reports 275 active infections nationwide. Most cases remain mild and are being managed through home isolation, but health officials continue to emphasize vigilance.
In the backdrop of rising cases, India’s SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has identified two new coronavirus subvariants: NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. Both have been classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “Variants Under Monitoring” rather than “Variants of Concern” or “Variants of Interest,” reflecting the current low level of global public health risk.
According to WHO, while NB.1.8.1 carries spike protein mutations—A435S, V445H, and T478I—that could enhance transmissibility and help the virus evade immunity, evidence so far indicates it does not cause more severe illness or increase mortality rates compared to earlier strains.
The predominant strain fueling India’s recent surge is the JN.1 variant, responsible for approximately 53% of new infections.
COVID-19 Deaths Reported Amid Resurgence
Tragically, India has recorded its second COVID-19 death since the recent uptick. A 21-year-old patient in Maharashtra passed away after being admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Kalwa Hospital in Thane on May 22, 2025. Earlier, an 84-year-old man with pre-existing health conditions died in Bengaluru, Karnataka, due to multi-organ failure linked to COVID-19.
Public Health Advisory
While the situation is evolving, health authorities across affected states urge the public to maintain preventive measures, stay updated with vaccinations, and avoid unnecessary panic as the country monitors the impact of these new variants closely.
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