New Delhi : Amid a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, ministers meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reportedly required to undergo an RT-PCR test, according to sources quoted by a media house. The move comes as India’s active caseload crossed 7,000 on Wednesday, June 11, raising fresh concerns about the virus’s spread. The country recorded 306 new COVID-19 cases and six related deaths in the past 24 hours. Of the fatalities, three were reported in Kerala, while Maharashtra and Karnataka accounted for one and two deaths respectively.
Kerala continues to lead the daily infection tally, logging 170 fresh cases, taking its total active cases to 2,223. Gujarat followed with 114 new infections and 1,223 active cases. Karnataka, meanwhile, saw 100 new cases and now has 459 active infections. While no official reason has been publicly stated for the RT-PCR testing requirement for those meeting the Prime Minister, the measure is being seen as a precautionary step in view of the rising numbers and the recent uptick in cases in several states.
PTI INFOGRAPHICS | India's COVID-19 case count reaches 6,815. Kerala reports the highest number with 2,053 cases, followed by Gujarat (1,109) and West Bengal (747).
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 10, 2025
Here's a state-wise breakdown of active COVID-19 cases as of June 10, 2025.#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/SSUJ1B7uFs
The overall picture is no different, with Kerala leading the tally as its total active cases crossed the 2,000 mark, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi. While three deaths have been recorded in Kerala, Maharashtra (1) and Karnataka (2) are the only states to have reported the remaining deaths during the same period. Around 70 BJP functionaries from Delhi — including the Delhi Chief Minister, all seven MPs, and MLAs — who are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi at his residence this evening, will undergo an RT-PCR test, sources revealed.
