New Delhi, May 22 -- With a recent rise in Covid-19 cases across parts of Asia, India is seeing a fresh uptick as well. According to the Covid-19 dashboard by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India currently has 257 active cases. States like Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat have reported new cases, mainly due to the Omicron variant JN.1 and its related strains. Recently, known personalities like cricketer Travis Head and actress Shilpa Shirodkar also tested positive. This has led to rising concerns and questions among people about whether this could lead to another wave.

Covid-19 cases in Asia

Countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and China have seen a noticeable increase in Covid-19 cases over the past...