COVID-19: Active cases in India cross 7,000 mark, 6 die; Maharashtra reports 107 infections - Key points

Covid-19 Update, June 11: The number of active Covid-19 cases on Wednesday in India crossed the 7,000-mark, with states like Gujarat, Kerala and Maharashtra continuing to report the most number of cases. The coronavirus cases have been steadily surging over the past few weeks, from just 257 on May 22 to over 7,000 on June 11.

Here are the latest Covid-19 updates today in India:

• In the past 24 hours, the number of active cases in India has crossed 7,000. The country now has 7,121 active cases of Covid-19, according to data on the Ministry of Health's Covid dashboard.
• India reported as many as 306 cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, according to the health ministry. During this time, a total of 929 people recovered from the disease.
• At least six Covid related deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours, including three from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Kerala. Most of them had comorbidities.
• Delhi reported 66 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, but no new death was recorded. The national capital has 757 active cases as of Wednesday, as per the data.

• Maharashtra reported 107 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total of viral infections detected in the state so far this year to 1,700, the public health department said. Two deaths of Covid-19 patients were recorded in the last two days, taking the toll since January to 21, said an official release.
• A 23-year-old woman has tested positive for Covid-19 in Manipur, the first such case in the northeastern state in the current wave of the coronavirus infection, an official said. Manipur Health Services Director Dr Chambo Gonmei told reporters that the woman hails from Bishnupur district and had developed Covid-like symptoms.

• Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that private hospitals imposing exorbitant charges unnecessarily in the name of Covid-19 testing must be investigated. The CM chaired a meeting to discuss the Covid-19 situation in Karnataka.
• With more than 1,200 active Covid-19 cases in Gujarat at present, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Wednesday said although the variant responsible for the current surge is less severe than previous ones, people need to take precautions and isolate themselves if symptoms emerge.
• UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that there is no need to panic as experts have said that Covid-19 symptoms are mild as of now. “There is no need to panic. Experts have said that, for now, it is limited to cold and fever. Only serious patients and the elderly need to be cautious. The government has made full arrangements. Reviews are being conducted at every level, and in addition, we have ensured all necessary preparations in oxygen plants and hospitals,” he said.

• "We did a study after Covid-19 pandemic, which found a nearly 70% increase in child labourers. We are fighting to amend the Child Labour Act so that all forms of labour are prohibited up to 18 years of age," said State Convenor of Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL) Virgil D'Sami.