India reported four new COVID-19-related deaths on Sunday, June 1, 2025, pushing the total number of fatalities to 32 since January this year. According to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the country’s active COVID-19 case count has now reached 3,961 as of 8 AM on Monday, June 2, 2025.
A total of 203 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, continuing a mild but steady increase in new infections across various states.
State-wise Breakdown:
- Delhi: Reported 47 new cases and one death, taking the active case count in the national capital to 483.
- Kerala: Recorded 35 new cases, with total active cases reaching 1,435—the highest among all states.
- Maharashtra: Registered 21 new infections and one death, with the active case load now at 506.
- West Bengal: Reported 44 new cases, increasing the state’s active cases to 331.
- Tamil Nadu: Reported one new death, though daily case numbers were not specified in the latest update.
Government Preparedness
Union Minister of State for Health and AYUSH (Independent Charge), Prataprao Jadhav, emphasized that the central government is fully prepared to tackle any potential escalation in COVID-19 cases. In a recent statement to ANI, he said:
“Both our Central Health Department and the AYUSH Ministry are fully alert and closely monitoring the situation across all States. We have spoken with the respective Health and AYUSH Secretaries, as well as other concerned ministers.”
He also reassured the public that the infrastructure developed during previous waves—such as oxygen plants, ICU beds, and quarantine facilities—has been reviewed and upgraded where necessary.
“We’ve reviewed the infrastructure built during the earlier COVID waves… Our health systems are well-equipped and ready to handle any situation that may arise in response to COVID,” Jadhav said.
Key Points:
- Active COVID-19 cases in India: 3,961
- Total deaths since January 2025: 32
- Highest active caseload: Kerala with 1,435 cases
- Government assures full preparedness with upgraded infrastructure
While the numbers remain significantly lower than previous pandemic waves, authorities have urged continued caution, especially in high-density urban areas.
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