Uttar Pradesh Records First COVID-19 Death Amid Rising Cases; Concerns Over Kanpur Rally

Uttar Pradesh Records First COVID-19 Death Amid Rising Cases; Concerns Over Kanpur Rally

Varanasi's BHU hospital reported two staff members infected with the new NB 1.8.1 variant, while Noida leads with 19 active cases. Despite health warnings, Kanpur administration will only test those near PM Modi's stage at tomorrow's rally, not the general attendees. Health officials claim the situation is "under control," but contradictory reports emerge.

Rahul MUpdated: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 03:44 AM IST
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Uttar Pradesh faces a worrying COVID-19 resurgence with 38 active cases and its first death in Agra, even as authorities prepare for a 50,000-attendee political rally in Kanpur. The victim, a 78-year-old from Firozabad with comorbidities, tested positive posthumously - raising concerns about delayed diagnoses.

Varanasi's BHU hospital reported two staff members infected with the new NB 1.8.1 variant, while Noida leads with 19 active cases. Despite health warnings, Kanpur administration will only test those near PM Modi's stage at tomorrow's rally, not the general attendees. Health officials claim the situation is "under control," but contradictory reports emerge.

A private hospital's COVID-positive diagnosis for the Agra victim was disputed by government doctors, exposing testing inconsistencies. With four new variants circulating and Char Dham returnees testing positive, experts question the adequacy of containment measures during election season.

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