The rising cases of daily Covid-19 infections across the country is said to be majorly driven by the JN.1 sub variant. India on Friday reported 4,091 active Covid cases and five deaths, revealed data from the Union Health Ministry. As of now, the country has also reportedly detected about 145 cases of JN.1 variant from eight states. JN.1 has been classified as a variant of interest (VOI) by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to its rapid spread. Health experts however said there is no reason to worry. "Till JN.1 becomes Variant of Concern (VoC), it should not bother the common man, in fact they do not come into the picture at all," say experts. But then, what led to the death of DMDK leader Vijaykanth? What is causing the Covid-related deaths in the country? Individuals with certain co-morbidities face an elevated risk of severe outcomes and increased mortality from Covid, experts have opined.
Published: Odishatv Bureau
Last updated: 30 December 2023, 05:24 PM IST
If one draws parallels between the patterns, is there any relation between the surge of Covid-19 infections and the month December? Several studies have pointed out that the cold and dry condition provides a habitat to the Covid-19 virus.
The Health Ministry on Monday issued an advisory in the wake of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some States/UTs and detection of the first case of the new JN.1 variant. Highlighting the need for maintaining constant vigil over the COVID situation in the country, Union Health Secretary, Sudhansh Pant shot off a letter to States/UTs.
The fears of the Covid-19 pandemic have resurfaced across the country after several people in Kerala have been infected by the new JN.1 variant. India reported 335 fresh COVID19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours.
COVID has been surging in many parts of India prompting Centre for a readiness drive. In Odisha too, virus infections are on an upward trend with over 100 daily cases on Sunday. However, in most cases, patients are without symptoms and are under home isolation.
If one draws parallels between the patterns, is there any relation between the surge of Covid-19 infections and the month December? Several studies have pointed out that the cold and dry condition provides a habitat to the Covid-19 virus.
The Health Ministry on Monday issued an advisory in the wake of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some States/UTs and detection of the first case of the new JN.1 variant. Highlighting the need for maintaining constant vigil over the COVID situation in the country, Union Health Secretary, Sudhansh Pant shot off a letter to States/UTs.
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