India Holds High-Level COVID-19 Review Amid Rising Case Numbers
New Delhi, June 4, 2025: As the country witnesses a fresh increase in COVID-19 infections, central health authorities initiated a nationwide preparedness assessment to strengthen response strategies. Senior government officials and medical experts gathered on June 2 and 3 to review the current scenario and coordinate action plans.
The discussions were led by Dr. Sunita Sharma, who heads the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The sessions brought together members from several key agencies, including the Disaster Management Unit, Emergency Health Response teams, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Integrated Health Monitoring Network. Doctors and administrators from Delhi-based central hospitals also took part in the evaluation, along with health representatives from all states and union territories.
As per government figures released on June 4, there are currently 4,302 active COVID-19 cases in India, reflecting an increase of 864 new infections within the last 24 hours. The majority of these are reported to be mild cases managed at home.
Since the beginning of the year, the country has recorded 44 COVID-related fatalities, primarily involving patients with existing health complications. In response, all state administrations have been instructed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of oxygen, maintain readiness of isolation wards and ventilators, and stock essential medicines.
A mock exercise to evaluate oxygen distribution systems—including Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants, Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) storage units, and pipeline infrastructure—was carried out on June 2. Additional facility-level preparedness drills are being conducted across various healthcare institutions on June 4 and 5.
These steps reflect the government’s focus on proactive planning and inter-agency coordination to tackle any potential escalation in COVID-19 cases.
