🦠 India’s COVID‑19 Surge 2025: New Variant & National Update
Published by: MarcodoxNews
Date: June 8, 2025
📍 Current Situation in India
- Active Cases: 6,133+
- New Cases (24h): 378–391
- Deaths (24h): 4–6
Source: Times of India
🔴 States with Highest Impact
- Kerala: 1,950 cases
- Gujarat: 822 cases, 183 new
- Delhi: ~686 cases
- West Bengal: 693 cases
🧬 The Variant: NB.1.8.1
- Subvariant of Omicron
- Other co-circulating types: JN.1, XFG
- Classified as “Variant Under Monitoring” by WHO
💬 Expert Insight
"This is like Omicron’s great-grandchild. It spreads fast but causes mild symptoms in most people." — Dr. Shashank Joshi
🏥 Government Measures
- Mock drills across hospitals
- Genomic surveillance active
- Testing increased in hotspots
📊 Quick Summary
| Metric | Status |
|---|---|
| Active Cases | 6,133+ |
| Main Variant | NB.1.8.1 |
| Hospitalization Rate | Low |
| Mask Advisory | Yes, indoors/crowds |
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