Coronavirus News (June 4): Delhi, Gujarat, UP, Kerala, Bengal see fresh spikes; 4,302 active cases in India

The active coronavirus cases in the country have risen to 4,302, according to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare official data as on June 4, 2025 at 8 PM IST.

States like Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala have reported high number of fresh cases since yesterday, June 3.

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Meanwhile, due to increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala, the state health department issued guidelines to hospitals and health workers. It has also directed the government and private hospitals to conduct mock drills.

The Kerala health department will provide a Google Form for conducting an online mock drill.

The health department instructed the hospitals to follow the revised ABC Guidelines 03, issued in June 2023, while treating patients with COVID-19 and influenza symptoms.

The guidelines said that it is necessary to pay attention to whether there are any red flag signs in patients with COVID-19 and influenza symptoms. The red flag signs to be monitored are breathlessness, chest pain, drowsiness, fall in blood pressure, hemoptysis, cyanosis. Symptoms to watch for in children include somnolence, high persistent fever, inability to feed well, convulsions, dyspnoea, and respiratory distress.

The health department asked the high-risk individuals to wear masks in public places. Those with symptoms such as a cold, sore throat, cough, and shortness of breath should wear masks if they are in relief camps.

The state health department instructed RT-PCR facilities in districts to be used to the maximum extent for COVID-19 testing, and practices such as mask use, cough hygiene, and hand washing to be promoted in public places.

State-wise Corona cases

Six new Covid cases in Patna

After six new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, the number of Covid-19 patients has risen to 30 in Patna since May 23, according to the latest report released by the Bihar Health Department.

The new cases include a 19-year-old male, a 21-year-old female, and three senior citizens aged 55, 66, and 73 years.

Currently, 24 patients are active, while six have recovered and been discharged. Of the total, 16 cases were confirmed by government labs (AIIMS, NMCH, IGIMS), while the remaining 14 came from private labs, raising concerns about the silent spread of the virus.

Some doctors, nurses, and medical students at prominent hospitals like Patna AIIMS, NMCH, and IGIMS are among those infected, raising concerns. Experts have warned that this could hamper hospital preparedness if adequate precautions are not maintained.

The inclusion of three elderly patients above 55 years in the new cases has prompted health officials to reiterate the vulnerability of senior citizens and people with comorbidities such as heart disease and diabetes.

“Most of the patients have mild symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and fatigue. However, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses should be extra cautious,” said Dr Avinash Kumar Singh, Civil Surgeon, Patna.

Hospitals have been directed to ensure the availability of oxygen cylinders, testing kits, and vaccine stocks.

With inputs from agencies