COVID returns to India? Cases rise in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Gurgaon

May 24: After a long period of quiet, COVID-19 cases are slowly increasing again in some major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Though health officials have said there’s no reason to panic, hospitals have been put on standby, and public safety guidelines are being reinforced.

Delhi has seen 23 new COVID-19 infections, marking the city’s first significant jump in nearly three years. Health Minister Pankaj Singh assured that all the infected individuals are stable and showing only mild symptoms, similar to the flu. A dedicated team has been assigned to track the situation closely.