Covid-19 in India: A man from Karnataka has passed away, while Kerala reports 430 new infections; cases in Delhi have increased to 104, with the Chief Minister stating that there is ‘no need to worry’

The number of coronavirus cases has continued to rise in various states of India, with one additional individual succumbing to the infectious disease in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. Covid-19 cases have also surged in Delhi; however, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has emphasized that there is “no need to worry.” Kerala remains one of the most affected states, reporting 430 Covid-19 cases. In Karnataka, a senior official from the health department reported that an elderly man, who tested positive for Covid-19, passed away in a hospital located in Belagavi district. The deceased, a 70-year-old man, died from acute cardiorespiratory arrest accompanied by encephalopathy and late-onset seizures, which were associated with diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and a positive Covid-19 status. On May 17, an 84-year-old man with significant comorbidities died at a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru, with his Covid-19 test results returning positive posthumously. Additionally, the Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation, noting that most cases are mild. As of May 29, the health department’s bulletin indicated that there were 148 active Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, with 42 new cases reported on Thursday. In Delhi, at least 19 individuals were hospitalized; however, CM Rekha Gupta reassured that her government is vigilant and that hospitals are prepared for any eventuality. “Nineteen patients are currently admitted to hospitals, while the others are receiving treatment at home. Nevertheless, Covid-19 has not escalated to a level that warrants concern. The government is equipped for all scenarios,” stated Rekha Gupta. As of Monday, May 26, Delhi had recorded 104 active Covid-19 cases. Uttar Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak also reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm. He stated, “There is no need to worry; we are fully prepared.” In Jharkhand, two additional individuals tested positive for the virus. “Two new Covid-19 cases have been identified in Ranchi over the last two days, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the area to three,” reported Ranchi civil surgeon Prabhat.