**India Sees Rise in Covid-19 Cases: 752 New Infections Reported**
India has reported 752 new Covid-19 cases over the past week, pushing the total number of infections in the country to over 1,000. The states most affected by this recent surge include Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi. Kerala alone accounted for 335 of the new cases, bringing its total active cases to 430. Meanwhile, Maharashtra and Delhi reported 153 and 99 new cases, respectively, with active cases now at 209 and 104.
Other states also reported new infections, including Gujarat with 83 cases, Karnataka with 47, Uttar Pradesh with 15, and West Bengal with 12. This uptick in Covid-19 cases coincides with the detection of two new variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, as reported by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (Insacog). The World Health Organization (WHO) currently classifies both variants as Variants Under Monitoring, rather than Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest.
The Union Health Secretary conducted a review of the national situation on Saturday, noting that the majority of cases have been reported from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Most of these cases are mild and are being managed under home care.
As the situation evolves, health authorities continue to monitor the spread of Covid-19 and the emergence of new variants, emphasizing the importance of public health measures to mitigate the impact of the virus.
**FAQ**
**What are the new Covid-19 variants detected in India?**
India has detected two new variants, NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, which are currently classified by the WHO as Variants Under Monitoring.
