COVID Creeps Back in India: Over 3,000 Active Cases Reported, Kerala and Maharashtra on Alert
By Global | May – New Delhi — It began with a few sniffles. A sore throat here. A fever there. Most brushed it off, thinking — maybe it’s the weather.
But now, India’s official data says otherwise. Over 3,000 active COVID-19 cases have quietly crept back into the country’s daily life. And once again, the spotlight is on Kerala and Maharashtra.
Kerala: Coughs, Fevers, and Caution
In parts of Thiruvananthapuram, you can already see people slipping masks back on. Not because of any official rule — just instinct. They’ve seen this before.
“I was at my son’s school last week. Three teachers were out sick,” shared Divya Ramesh, a homemaker in Kochi. “Later I heard — it was COVID again. I couldn’t believe it.”
Hospitals in Kerala are treating patients with flu-like symptoms that later test positive. Over 1,300 active cases have been recorded. Local health teams are moving fast, not out of panic — but out of experience.
Mumbai’s Déjà Vu
In Mumbai, the chatter is starting again. Small talk in shared autos and tea stalls now includes words like “positive,” “home isolation,” and “RT-PCR.”
Imtiaz Khan, a cab driver from Kurla, shrugged as he cleaned his seat covers: “Boss, I don’t want trouble again. Last time, business was zero. Now again, people coughing.”
Maharashtra has recorded over 900 active cases, and it’s not just numbers. It’s mood. It’s memory. That quiet discomfort is back.
Doctors: It’s Not Panic, But It’s Time to Wake Up
Healthcare professionals across both states are echoing the same thing — don’t ignore the signs.
“We aren’t in a wave. Let’s be clear about that,” said Dr. Pravin Joshi, from a private clinic in Pune. “But that’s what makes this riskier. People are treating it like nothing.”
He warns of the silent spread,new COVID variants especially among children and senior citizens.Maharashtra COVID spike
Testing Drops, While Cases Rise
In many cases, people are falling sick, resting, and recovering — without ever taking a test.Kerala COVID surge
“We estimate the actual case count is much higher,” said a senior health official in Mumbai. “But it’s hard to track a virus when people don’t even know they had it.India COVID active cases
Some districts have begun quietly preparing — rechecking oxygen supplies, keeping isolation beds on standby, and asking private labs to watch for spikes.
Memories Still Fresh for Many
For some, the fear never really left. It just went quiet.COVID symptoms 2025
“My father didn’t survive the last wave,” said Meenal Kulkarni, a college student in Nashik. “When I hear COVID is back… even if it’s small, I can’t stay calm. I’ve started sanitizing again.”
Here’s What You Can Do (Yes, You)
No need to panic. But yes, it’s time to be smarter:
- If you have fever or body pain, get tested.
- Wear a mask in crowded places — just as a habit.
- Don’t push through sickness — rest if you’re unwell.
- Protect the elderly and those with weak immunity.
We’ve been here before. We know what works. Let’s not pretend this isn’t happening — let’s just handle it better this time
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