Noida, May 28 -- Gautam Budh Nagar has reported a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases, with 15 active cases confirmed over the past three days, district health officials said on Tuesday. The uptick-one case on Saturday, eight on Sunday, and six on Monday-has prompted the health department to remain on high alert.

"All patients are stable and under home isolation. We are closely monitoring the situation and prepared to respond swiftly if numbers increase," said Dr Narendra Kumar, chief medical oficer (CMO), Gautam Budh Nagar.

The infections include men and women aged between 24 and 71. A 43-year-old Sector 119 resident recently returned from Chennai, while the rest had no travel history and reside in Noida or Greater Noida, according to distr...