Nationwide, 32 deaths have been reported in 2025, primarily among individuals with comorbidities, with a total of 1,170 recoveries. Symptoms remain mild, linked to the new variants’ higher transmissibility but low severity, as per the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Visakhapatnam case has reignited fears of a wider outbreak, particularly as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana remain key economic and transit hubs. Health officials emphasize that while most recent cases across India are mild, with patients recovering at home, undetected spread remains a critical threat. Limited genomic sequencing data in the region complicates efforts to pinpoint variant characteristics, raising concerns about unchecked transmission. Historical data highlights the Telugu states’ vulnerability, with Andhra Pradesh reporting over 1,000 daily cases at the peak of the second wave, overwhelming healthcare systems.
