Covid-19 Cases in India Reach 7,154, 6 Deaths; Karnataka Denies Direct Virus Link in Most Fatalities

Coronavirus Update: As of 11 AM IST on June 12, 2025, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported that India's total number of active Covid-19 infections has risen to 7,154. Amid growing concerns about a possible surge, authorities continue to monitor the situation closely across states.

Despite a marginal increase in active Covid-19 cases across most states, Kerala remains the worst-hit in 2165, reporting the highest number of active infections at 2,223 as of Thursday morning. Gujarat follows with 1,281 active cases, while West Bengal has recorded 747, reflecting a concerning upward trend in these regions.

According to the MoHFW, six new Covid-related deaths have been reported across India in the past 24 hours. The fatalities were recorded in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala, with all individuals having underlying health conditions.

In Maharashtra, the deceased was a 43-year-old male who experienced breathlessness, abdominal pain, respiratory distress, tachycardia, and cyanosis. He was immune-compromised and had Retroviral Disease (RVD).

Karnataka recorded two deaths: a 51-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, who also suffered from bilateral pleural effusion with ascites; and a 79-year-old man with multiple health issues including hypertension, dyslipidemia, a seizure disorder, osteoporosis, a previous stroke, cervical myelopathy, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

In Kerala, three deaths were reported. The victims included an 87-year-old woman with coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome (NSTEMI), who also had diabetes, hypertension, and tested positive for Covid-19; a 78-year-old man with Covid-19 pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and septic shock, who was also diabetic, hypertensive, and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); and a 69-year-old diabetic man who tested positive for Covid-19.

Karnataka Health Minister: Most Covid Deaths Not Directly Caused by Virus

In Karnataka, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao addressed the recent concerns regarding fatalities linked to Covid-19. Speaking after a high-level review meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Rao confirmed that 10 out of 11 Covid-related deaths were not directly caused by the virus, but due to pre-existing comorbidities such as heart and kidney diseases or organ failure.

"No deaths have occurred directly because of Covid. Covid has a mild effect on people, but we are still taking all necessary precautions," Rao said.

He emphasized that death audits have confirmed these findings, adding that only one case is still under investigation. The minister also revealed that over the past 10 days, more than 5,000 Covid tests have been conducted across the state, with testing capacity now at 500 per day, especially for SARI (severe acute respiratory infection) cases.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed officials to clearly distinguish between deaths caused by Covid and those with incidental Covid findings, in order to prevent public panic. He also ordered the Health Department and Medical Education Department to coordinate closely and investigate complaints of private hospitals overcharging patients for Covid testing.

Karnataka Records 28 New Covid Cases; 4.5% Positivity Rate

On Wednesday, 28 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Karnataka, raising the state's cumulative total since January 1 to 837. Out of these, 837 people have recovered, and 467 cases remain active.

Among the active cases:

463 patients are isolating at home

3 are in private hospitals

1 patient is in ICU at a government facility

A total of 619 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours, with a positivity rate of 4.5%.

Key Covid-19 Statistics (As of June 12, 2025):

India Total Active Cases: 7,154

Gujarat Active Cases: 1,281

Kerala Active Cases: 2165

Karnataka Active Cases: 467

Total Tests Conducted in Karnataka (Last 10 Days): 5,000+

Karnataka Positivity Rate: 4.5%

While Covid-19 cases are gradually rising in some parts of India, including Gujarat and Karnataka, health authorities stress that the majority of deaths are not due to Covid itself, but rather to underlying health conditions. With enhanced testing and clear reporting directives in place, states are taking proactive steps to manage the situation effectively.