Delhi has recorded 104 active COVID-19 cases, with 99 cases reported since May 6, according to official data. This marks a sharp weekly rise and places Delhi third in the country behind Kerala (430) and Maharashtra (209).
🔍 Omicron Sub-Variants Behind the Spike
Health experts attribute the rise to Omicron-related sub-lineages — JN.1, LF.7, and NB1.8. These are derivatives of the Pirola (BA.2.86) strain and are circulating in several Asian countries.
“The numbers are going up, but it’s still a manageable situation,” said Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. “There is no need for panic; only high-risk or symptomatic cases should be tested.”
🏥 Delhi Government Steps Up Vigil
“Health Minister Pankaj Singh confirmed that the government has fully equipped hospitals to deal with any surge.”
- Daily visits by senior health officials
- Ready supply of oxygen, oximeters, and ventilators
- Active monitoring and genome sequencing of positive samples
“The government has instructed hospitals to report:”
“The government has instructed hospitals to report:”
- 5% of ILI cases and 100% of SARI cases
- Daily updates on the Delhi State Health Data Management Portal and the IHIP platform
🧬 ICMR Guidelines Reinforced
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines continue to be followed. Only symptomatic or high-risk individuals are advised to undergo testing.
📌 Quick Summary:
- ✅ Total active cases in Delhi: 104
- ⚠️ New cases this week: 99
- 🧬 Variant detected: JN.1, LF.7, NB1.8 (Omicron family)
- 🏥 Delhi hospitals: Fully prepared with beds, oxygen, and testing
- 📊 India’s total active cases: 1,009 (as of May 13, 2025)
