As of June 5, 2025, India has reported a fresh spike in COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed 564 new infections in the past 24 hours. Alongside this, seven people lost their lives to the virus, pushing the number of active COVID-19 cases to 4,866 nationwide.
The total COVID-19 death toll in the current wave has now reached 51 deaths. On a positive note, 674 people recovered from the disease during the same 24-hour period.
States Reporting Deaths
Delhi (2 deaths)
A 5-month-old infant, already battling global developmental delay (GDD), seizure disorder, pneumonia, and sepsis, succumbed due to respiratory failure linked with COVID-19.
An 87-year-old male patient with diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney diseases, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), also passed away due to COVID pneumonia and septic shock.
Karnataka (2 deaths)
A 65-year-old male, suffering from hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer, died.
A 42-year-old man with an ileal obstruction died due to septic shock and respiratory failure. He also tested positive for COVID-19.
Maharashtra (3 deaths)
Two 76-year-old men succumbed — one due to acute kidney injury and another due to atypical viral pneumonia, heart complications, and COVID-19.
A 79-year-old woman with multiorgan dysfunction syndrome also died, and her condition was linked with COVID-19 infection.
Government Response and Preparedness
The Union Health Ministry, in coordination with state authorities, has ramped up emergency health preparedness. This includes holding technical review meetings on June 2 and 3, chaired by Dr. Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS). These sessions involved key departments such as:
Disaster Management Cell
Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Cell
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
Central Government Hospitals
State and UT health authorities
These discussions focused on evaluating the national COVID-19 scenario and reviewing available health infrastructure.
Mock Drills and Facility Checks
In a proactive move, mock drillswere conducted across various states to test healthcare facilities’ preparedness. The focus was on checking:
Oxygen generation systems (like PSA plants)
Liquid medical oxygen (LMO) tanks
Medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS)
Isolation beds and ventilators
Availability of critical medicines
These drills were conducted on June 2, with further facility-level checks scheduled on June 4 and 5 to ensure full readiness in case of a larger outbreak.
Centre Urges Vigilance
The Central Government has advised all states and union territories to stay alert, especially with the recent uptick in cases. Hospitals are expected to ensure round-the-clock availability of oxygen and critical medical supplies. The Ministry has also asked health workers and citizens to continue adhering to COVID-appropriate behavior, including masking, hand hygiene, and social distancing, particularly in high-risk areas.
