New Delhi, June 10 -- Experts now describe SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) as having moved into a cyclical pattern, much like the seasonal flu. This means flare-ups can happen due to the latest Omicron sub-variants including JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7 and XFC, which are currently making the rounds.

In India, topping the chart once again is Kerala, with 2,053 active cases and 96 new ones added within 24 hours. It is followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, the latter of which logged 37 fresh cases, though its total caseload dipped slightly from 728 to 691.

However, there is a silver lining: 783 individuals have recovered or been discharged, reflecting the generally mild nature of the current infections. The new iterations of the...