Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Kerala, Haryana Covid BIG Updates: Hospitals told to keep beds, oxygen ready

Most of the Covid cases reported in various states are mild in nature and the patients are under home care, official sources said.

Written by: Victor Dasgupta Edited by: Victor Dasgupta
Updated: May 25, 2025, 7:37 PM IST

Covid in India: COVID-19 cases have risen in parts of India, prompting states to begin preparations to ensure the availability of hospital beds, oxygen supplies, essential medicines, and vaccines in anticipation of a potential further surge in infections. Most of the Covid cases reported in various states are mild in nature and the patients are under home care, official sources said. Among states and UTs that have reported cases are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi, which logged 23 infections on Friday and issued an advisory to hospitals. Among states and UTs that have reported cases are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi, which logged 23 infections on Friday and issued an advisory to hospitals.

The matter regarding COVID-19 cases was reviewed by the Union Health Secretary on Saturday with the Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR) and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), DGHS and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) etc.

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