Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, May 20: Amid fresh Covid-19 waves in Singapore and Hong Kong driven by new Omicron subvariants like JN.1, India’s Health Ministry reviewed the domestic situation to assess risks.

A high-level meeting chaired by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) brought together experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Emergency Medical Relief, Disaster Management Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and major government hospitals.

Preliminary reports indicate that cases in India remain mostly mild, without unusual severity or fatalities. The expert panel concluded that the Covid-19 situation in India continues to be under control, according to official sources quoted by PTI.

Since May 12, Kerala has reported 69 fresh cases, with Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu following at 44 and 34 cases respectively. Other states including Karnataka, Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Sikkim have reported single-digit infections.

Currently, India has 257 active Covid-19 cases, nearly all mild and not requiring hospitalization. Hospitals have been advised to closely monitor influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory infections.

The Union Health Ministry remains alert and proactive, ensuring readiness to protect public health as the situation evolves.