Updated: June 5, 2025 1:32 PM IST 
New Delhi: India is witnessing a spike in Covid cases. On Wednesday, the total number of active cases in India stood at 4,302, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. India recorded nearly 300 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, with the highest number of cases being reported from Kerala. Meanwhile, two more Covid-related deaths were recorded in the country over the last 24 hours, taking the total death tally to 7 for this year. West Bengal reported 60 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday since Tuesday, bringing the total of the state’s active cases to 432. In Himachal, an 82-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday at the Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College
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Rise in COVID-19 cases across the country in the last 24 hours. Cases increased from 4,302 to 4,866. 7 deaths reported in the past 24 hours
States have been instructed to ensure the availability and functionality of vital medical infrastructure. As part of these preparations, a preliminary mock drill was held on June 2, specifically assessing oxygen supply systems including Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants, Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) tanks, and Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS).
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will conduct a nationwide facility-level mock drill on June 5 to assess hospital readiness across the country, according to the reports.
In view of the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala, the state health department issued guidelines to hospitals and health workers. It has also directed the government and private hospitals to conduct mock drills.
A total of 86 new coronavirus positive cases were detected in Maharashtra on Tuesday, taking the number of infections since January 1 this year to 959, the health department said.
An 82-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday at the Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College in Nahan in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour district.
West Bengal reported 60 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday since Tuesday, bringing the total of the state’s active cases to 432.
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