On June 12, 2025, Manipur reported 730 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths in just 24 hours—one of the highest daily spikes in recent months. The state’s healthcare system, already strained, now faces renewed pressure as authorities race to contain the surge.
With cases spreading across multiple districts, the Manipur government is urging immediate public cooperation and adherence to safety guidelines. Hospitals are nearing capacity, especially in Imphal, where ICU beds are filling rapidly.
Urgent Steps to Manage the Manipur COVID-19 Surge
Infrastructure Boost with New Oxygen Plants
To counter the COVID-19 surge, the Union Health Ministry allocated two 1,000 LPM oxygen plants to RIMS, Imphal. Both units are expected to be functional by the end of June. Moreover, over 1,800 oxygen cylinders have been distributed across key health centers.
Testing and Containment: A Targeted Approach
To curb the spread:
- Testing capacity has been increased with mobile RT-PCR labs.
- Authorities are focusing on hotspot containment zones and mass screening in vulnerable communities.
- Over 75,000 rapid antigen tests have been conducted in the last two weeks.
Intensified contact tracing and mandatory quarantine protocols are in place for all direct contacts of confirmed cases.
Districts Affected by the Manipur COVID-19 Case Surge
New cases have been identified across several districts. Here’s a snapshot:
- Imphal West: 140 cases
- Thoubal: 60
- Noney: 26
- Churachandpur: 7
- Senapati: 11
- Bishnupur: 10
Worryingly, most infected individuals have no travel history, indicating community transmission. As a result, officials have begun targeted containment and aggressive contact tracing operations.
Vaccination Drive and Local Response
Efforts to Curb the COVID-19 Surge in Manipur
So far, over 452,000 residents in Manipur have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, vaccine distribution in rural hill districts remains inconsistent.
- Rural and hill districts, such as Ukhrul and Senapati, remain underserved.
- Mobile vaccination vans, supported by NGOs and the Indian Red Cross, are targeting remote villages.
- The health department is also initiating “Vaccine-on-Wheels” campaigns with multilingual awareness drives.
Officials aim to vaccinate an additional 150,000 people by July 15.
Public Guidance During the COVID-19 Surge
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
Residents are advised to:
- Wear masks in public at all times
- Avoid large gatherings
- Maintain physical distance and hand hygiene
- Contact local health officers if symptoms appear
Those who’ve had contact with positive cases must isolate immediately and report to the nearest COVID-19 testing center.
Read the full government advisory here.
Neighboring States Also Report Surges
The spike in Manipur coincides with:
- 603 new cases in Meghalaya on the same day.
- Rising trends in Nagaland and Mizoram.
- Suspected emergence of a new subvariant (awaiting genomic confirmation).
Health experts from the Northeast Regional Task Force have warned of a potential third wave localized in the Northeast if mitigation isn’t intensified.
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Collective Action Is Key
This sudden COVID-19 surge in Manipur is a wake-up call. While the state’s infrastructure is responding swiftly, public participation remains essential.
By following official guidelines, encouraging vaccinations, and reporting early symptoms, Manipur can flatten the curve once again.