Surge in COVID-19 Cases: 12 New Positives Reported in State, Active Cases Reach 44, 6 Fresh Cases in Ahmedabad
The spread of coronavirus continues to rise in the country, and Gujarat has witnessed a steady increase in positive cases. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s data, Gujarat now ranks fifth in the country in terms of total COVID-19 cases. Yesterday, there was an increase in three cases, bringing the total active cases to 44.
Active Cases in Ahmedabad:
In Ahmedabad, there are currently 22 active cases. Five new cases were reported today, with locations including Navrangpura, Thaltej, Gota, and Maninagar. Out of these cases, three are males and two are females. One case has a travel history to Delhi, and another case is from Surendranagar. Currently, Ahmedabad has 22 active cases, with one under hospital care and 21 under home isolation.
Yesterday’s Cases in Ahmedabad:
Yesterday, Ahmedabad city reported six new COVID-19 cases, including four males and two females.
Highest Cases in Kerala Today:
Today, Kerala recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country, with 266 cases. Karnataka follows with 70 cases, Maharashtra with 15 cases, Tamil Nadu with 13 cases, and Gujarat with 12 cases.
Active Cases Ranking in States:
Kerala leads in active cases with a total of 2,872, followed by Karnataka with 175, Tamil Nadu with 117, and Gujarat with 44. Maharashtra reported more cases than Gujarat today, bringing its active cases to 68.
How to Stay Safe:
- Always wear a mask when going outside.
- If you have symptoms like cold, fever, or COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home and get tested at the nearest health center.
- COVID-19 vaccination is crucial for prevention.
- Use a handkerchief or mask when sneezing, coughing, or consuming food.
- Avoid direct contact with others.
- Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly.
- Elderly, children, pregnant mothers, and individuals with existing health conditions should avoid going out.
How many active cases are there in which state today and how many cases have been reported today
| State | Active case | Today’s case |
| Andaman-Nicobar | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 12 | 8 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | |
| Assam | 3 | 2 |
| Bihar | 2 | |
| Chandigarh | 0 | |
| Chhattisgarh | 5 | 2 |
| Dadra and Nagar-Haveli, Diu-Daman | 0 | |
| Delhi | 8 | 5 |
| Goa | 24 | 8 |
| Gujarat | 44 | 12 |
| Haryana | 2 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 2 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 4 | 2 |
| Karnataka | 175 | 70 |
| Kerala | 2872 | 266 |
| Ladakh | 0 | |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 68 | 15 |
| Manipur | 0 | |
| Meghalaya | 0 | |
| Mizoram | 0 | |
| Nagaland | 0 | |
| Odisha | 1 | 1 |
| Puducherry | 31 | 4 |
| Punjab** | 3 | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 10 | 5 |
| Sikkim | 0 | |
| Tamil Nadu | 117 | 13 |
| Telangana | 27 | 8 |
| Tripura | 0 | |
| Uttarakhand | 0 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 8 | 4 |
| West Bengal | 0 | |
| Total | 3420 | 423 |
How Does COVID-19 Spread?
COVID-19 generally spreads from one person to another. When an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes, the virus particles can be transmitted to others.
What Not to Do:
- Avoid closed places with poor ventilation.
- Stay away from crowded places.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It affects the respiratory system and other organs. The virus has mutated over time, resulting in various strains, such as the Delta and Omicron variants. The JN.1 variant is a subtype of the Omicron variant, known for its increased transmissibility and severity.
Symptoms of COVID-19:
Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, nausea, diarrhea, and mild allergic reactions. The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 can be detected through RTPCR testing.
