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India's active Covid cases dip to 5012, one death in past 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases dip to 5012, one death in past 24 hrs

New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) India’s active Covid-19 case load continues its downward trajectory, with a total of 5,012 active cases reported across the country as of Saturday morning.
This marks a significant decrease over the past six days. In the 24 hours leading up to 8 am on Saturday, one death was recorded.
As per the data available from the Union Health Ministry, among the States which saw substantial decrease were Andhra Pradesh (37), Kerala(1043), Karnataka(277), Maharashtra (340) and Madhya Pradesh (108) while states like Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand registered an uptick in the virus load with 26, 11 and 2 respectively.

A total of 15,493 people have been discharged after successful treatment in 2025. A single fatality was reported from Rajasthan, involving a 20-year-old male with pre-existing health conditions.
The Health Ministry’s data reveals that while the number of new cases remains relatively low, the health infrastructure continues to be on alert, with effective measures in place to monitor and contain any resurgence.

Public health experts have also stressed the need for maintaining preventive measures and adhering to guidelines to keep the virus in check.

UNI AJ ARN

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