Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:40am on 11 Jun 2025,Wednesday India
With Covid-19 cases rising to 7,121 in India, ministers meeting PM Modi must undergo RT-PCR tests. The directive applies to BJP functionaries attending meetings or rallies with the Prime Minister. Kerala leads with 2,223 cases, followed by Gujarat (1,223) and Delhi (757). Experts warn that senior citizens remain most vulnerable. ICMR has identified new sub-variants of Omicron—LF.7, XFG, JN.1, and NB.1.8.1—but officials say cases are mostly mild. A total of 74 Covid-related deaths have been recorded in 2025 so far. No lockdowns or curbs are planned yet, but states remain on high alert. (PC:
