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India proactively monitors Covid-19 situation amid scare in Singapore, Hong Kong

IndiaTimes Monday, 19 May 2025
India's Covid-19 situation is currently under control, with only 257 active cases reported as of May 19, 2025, and almost all cases are mild. Health authorities are closely monitoring the surge in cases in Hong Kong and Singapore. The Union health ministry remains alert, continuously assessing the situation, and has instructed hospitals to monitor influenza-like illnesses.
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