1. Active Cases: 1,010+ COVID cases in India (May 2025)
2. Top States: Kerala (430), Maharashtra (210), Delhi (104)
3. New Variants: NB.1.8.1 & LF.7 under WHO monitoring
4. Severity: Mild symptoms, low hospitalization rates
5. Kerala Alert: 727 cases in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram
6. Karnataka: 80 cases in Bengaluru, masks advised
7. Maharashtra: 1 death in Kalyan-Dombivli
8. Precaution: Masks for elderly, boosters recommended