India’s active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest number at 1,400 active cases, followed by Maharashtra with 485 and Delhi with 436, according to data released by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday (June 1).

In the past 24 hours, four Covid-related deaths were reported across the country—one each in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.

Maharashtra recorded 68 new cases on Saturday, raising its active case count to 485. Delhi also reported two recent Covid-linked deaths involving elderly patients—a 60-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man.

Meanwhile, Kolkata’s active cases have risen to 30. Karnataka has also seen an increase, with 238 active cases as of Sunday afternoon.

The rising Covid cases in Delhi have led to concerns within the student community after a student residing at Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Godavari Hostel tested positive for the virus. In response, the JNU Students’ Union has called for immediate action from the university administration.

Amid the ongoing situation and with schools scheduled to reopen in June, the Karnataka government has issued precautionary guidelines for government and private schools following a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 26.

The directive advises that children exhibiting symptoms such as fever, cough, or cold should not attend school and must receive proper medical care before returning only after full recovery. Schools have been instructed to closely monitor students and send home anyone displaying symptoms, while promptly informing parents.

Teaching and non-teaching staff are also urged to avoid attending school if they show any signs of illness.