Salem (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 23: 72-year-old man had been experiencing breathing difficulties (Dyspnea) for the past year, which worsened in the last month, making it extremely difficult for him to climb stairs. Medical evaluations revealed severe aortic valve stenosis, mild aortic valve
COVID-19 cases in India are declining after a recent peak, with the Nimbus variant from Singapore detected. ICMR-NIV reports mild symptoms from Omicron sub-variants. The government focuses on surveillance, transmission, and vaccine preparedness.
Health authorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have reported a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, though officials assert that the situation remains under control with no indication of widespread concern.
The port city has been experiencing a series of mild earthquakes for over a week, with 32 tremors recorded since June 1, Geo News reported, citing Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari's statement.
Karachi has experienced 26 mild earthquakes since Sunday, mainly in Malir, Landhi, Quaidabad, and Gadap, with magnitudes ranging from 2.0 to 3.6. Officials say the tremors are linked to the Landhi Fault Line and may continue for a few days, but no damage has been reported so far.
A tremor of magnitude 2.8 jolted parts of Karachi division on Tuesday morning, with the epicentre located 15 kilometres southeast of Malir at a depth of 40 kilometres
"The number was 9 yesterday, and three more cases were detected today, bringing the total to 12. The number of cases is very low, and almost all patients diagnosed with COVID have mild symptoms. They are being treated in isolation in their own homes," Dr Mishra told ANI.
Amid rising concerns over a surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health for the Government of Odisha, urged the public not to worry since this strain seems to be very mild.
ICMR Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl stated that COVID-19 infections are currently mild with low active cases, primarily in southern and western India. Surveillance and preparedness measures are underway, and the government remains vigilant.
It is observed that most of these cases are mild and under home care. However, the Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and, through its multiple agencies, is proactively monitoring the situation closely.
As of May 19, 2025, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257 -- a very low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required.
The Indian stock markets witnessed profit-booking on Tuesday amid the continued rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan and ended on a negative note.