COVID-19 Situation in India Under Control, Say Official Sources Amid Scare in Singapore, Hong Kong

Health authorities in India are keeping an eye on reports of a rise in Covid cases in Singapore and Hong Kong, even as official sources on Monday asserted the current coronavirus situation in the country was under control. A review meeting of experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, Emergency Medical Relief division, Disaster Management Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research and Central government hospitals was held on Monday under the chairpersonship of the director general of health services.

"The meeting concluded that the current COVID-19 situation in India remains under control. As of May 19, 2025, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257, a very low figure considering the country's large population. "Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required," an official source said.

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The country has a robust system for surveillance of viral respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the ICMR. Hospitals have been asked to monitor influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory infection cases.

The sources added that the Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and proactive in monitoring the situation closely and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to safeguard public health.