Published on December 26, 2023, by HT News Desk
India has been closely monitoring the new sub-variant of COVID-19, known as JN.1, and taking necessary measures to control its spread. As of now, India has recorded 628 new COVID-19 cases, out of which 63 cases were found to have the JN.1 sub-variant. The majority of infected individuals are opting for home-based treatment, indicating mild illness. The government has emphasized the importance of ramping up testing and surveillance systems to effectively manage the situation.
Decrease in COVID-19 Cases in Kerala
In the past 24 hours, Kerala has not reported any new COVID-19 cases. The active cases in the state have decreased to 3,096. This indicates a reduction of 32 active cases from the previous day's count of 3,128. No fatalities were reported in Kerala on this day. However, it is important to continue following preventive measures to prevent a resurgence of cases.
Cases of JN.1 Sub-Variant
A total of 69 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant have been reported in India as of December 25, 2023. The distribution of these cases is as follows: 34 cases in Goa, 9 cases in Maharashtra, 8 cases in Karnataka, 6 cases in Kerala, 4 cases in Tamil Nadu, and 2 cases in Telangana. The government is closely monitoring the situation and conducting genome sequencing to better understand the genetic makeup of these cases.
Overall COVID-19 Situation in India
India has recorded 412 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,170. The death toll attributed to the virus has reached 5,33,337, with three new fatalities reported from Karnataka. The cumulative COVID-19 case count in India stands at 4,50,09,660. The recovery rate remains steady at 98.81 percent, with 4,44,72,153 individuals having recovered from the disease. The country has administered a total of 220.67 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far.
State Updates
Maharashtra: Maharashtra has recorded 28 new COVID-19 cases, resulting in a total of 153 active cases in the state. The state has reported a total of nine cases of the JN.1 sub-variant.
Telangana: Telangana has reported 10 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases reported so far in the state to 8,44,558. The state has reported one COVID recovery, with a total of 8,40,392 recoveries to date.
Delhi: Delhi is observing an average of three to four daily COVID-19 cases, indicating a positivity rate below 1 percent. COVID-19 positive samples from Delhi have been sent for genome sequencing to better understand the genetic makeup of the cases.
Rajasthan: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma of Rajasthan conducted a comprehensive review meeting with health department officials to address the escalating COVID-19 cases in various regions of the state.
Karnataka: The Karnataka government's Cabinet sub-committee will meet to discuss the recommendations made by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on further measures to manage the COVID-19 situation in the state. No new restrictions have been imposed at present.
Chandigarh: Chandigarh recorded a new COVID-19 case after a gap of 35 days. The variant of the case is yet to be ascertained. The patient is currently undergoing home isolation.
Other Updates: The Delhi government has advised people to wear masks and avoid public gatherings in light of the surge in COVID-19 cases and the detection of the JN.1 sub-variant.
It is crucial for individuals to continue following COVID-19 protocols, including wearing masks, practicing hand hygiene, maintaining social distancing, and getting vaccinated. Regular testing and surveillance are essential to monitor the spread of the virus and take appropriate measures to control it.
Note: The information provided is based on the article from Hindustan Times. For the latest updates and more detailed information, please refer to the source.
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