Fresh COVID-19 case reported in Hyderabad's Kukatpally

Hyderabad: A fresh case of COVID-19 has been reported in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad, Telangana, on May 23, 2025, raising concerns about a possible resurgence of the virus.

According to information, a local doctor has tested positive, marking a new case in the state amid reports of COVID-19 infections being detected in different parts of the country over the past few days. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and follow health safety protocols. However, they highlighted that there is no cause for panic at this time.

Earlier, Telangana reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case on March 2, 2020, involving a man who had returned from Dubai.  India’s first COVID-19 case was detected on January 30, 2020, in a student returning from China. The virus gradually reached various states, including Telangana. Since then, the virus spread rapidly across India, prompting nationwide lockdowns and significantly affecting daily life.

Health officials continue to monitor the situation and encourage residents to adhere to public health guidelines.