Ahmedabad: India is witnessing a worrying uptick in COVID-19 infections and fatalities. The country’s active Covid cases stand at 3,961 as of 8 AM on Monday (June 2, 2025), according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The cumulative COVID-19 deaths in the country since January this year have increased to 32, with four deaths reported since Sunday (June 1, 2025). Gujarat, in particular, is grappling with a steady rise in cases and has now confirmed its first COVID-related death during this new wave.
The deceased, a 47-year-old woman from Danilimda, Ahmedabad, succumbed to the virus while undergoing treatment at LG Hospital. Notably, this marks Ahmedabad’s first confirmed COVID death in nearly three years. The woman passed away on May 28, but the official confirmation only emerged on June 2, raising questions about transparency in health data reporting.
As of now, India has nearly 4000 active COVID-19 cases, with Kerala topping the list at approximately 1,400 cases. Gujarat has reported over 320 active infections. Ahmedabad alone accounts for 163 of Gujarat’s active cases.
Hospitals in Ahmedabad, including LG, Vadilal, Shardaben, and SVP, have begun activating isolation wards to manage the spike. According to municipal sources, LG Hospital currently has multiple COVID-positive patients, including new cases from its boys’ and girls’ hostels.
In the past two days alone, Ahmedabad has been reporting over 30 new cases daily. On May 31, 35 new infections were recorded, while 17 patients were discharged after recovery. The western zone of the city remains the most affected, with 45 active cases, followed by the northwest (43), southwest (33), south (18), central (7), and north zone (2).
Rajkot is also witnessing a surge. Seven new cases, three men and four women, were confirmed today, bringing the city’s total since May 19 to 44. Currently, 38 individuals remain under treatment, and six have recovered.
Despite the visible spike, there are growing concerns that Gujarat’s health authorities, including the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, may not be fully transparent in reporting COVID data. Local officials allegedly delayed publicizing the death at LG Hospital and are being criticized for withholding timely information, especially when compared to more transparent communication seen in states like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi.
As summer continues and social mobility remains high, health experts are urging citizens to remain vigilant, follow hygiene protocols, and get tested if symptoms appear. The latest rise in cases underscores the need for consistent reporting, renewed public health measures, and better preparedness to tackle any potential escalation.