India has confirmed 69 cases of the JN.1 variant, prompting the World Health Organization to call for a global pandemic agreement in 2024.
Live Updates on COVID-19 JN.1: India’s current active COVID-19 cases reach 4,170, with Kerala leading in contributions. Ahead of New Year celebrations, Goa witnessed a significant surge in single-day cases of the COVID-19 JN.1 subvariant, marking a concerning development.
India has documented an additional 412 new COVID cases, bringing the total active cases to 4,170, as reported by the Health Ministry on Tuesday. Three recent fatalities in Karnataka have pushed the death toll due to the viral disease to 5,33,337, according to the ministry’s updated data at 8 a.m.
The current COVID case tally in India stands at 4,50,09,660, with a national recovery rate of 98.81%, as per the ministry’s website. The fatality rate due to COVID is reported at 1.19%.
Concerns rise over the increasing cases of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, with a total of 63 cases detected in India till Sunday. Goa leads in contributing to these cases, reporting a spike of 34 cases in a single day, as per Health Ministry sources.
In Delhi, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj emphasizes that the city’s COVID positivity rate is around 1%, urging people to follow precautions during the winter festival season.
Experts suggest that besides the JN.1 variant, other mutants like BA.2.86 may also be contributing to the recent surge in COVID cases in India.
Hyderabad records eight new COVID-19 cases, while Himachal Pradesh issues an advisory to test patients with COVID-like symptoms.
The former CSIR DG recommends surveillance not only for COVID-19 but also for other diseases. Karnataka logs 74 fresh COVID-19 cases, and the state government urges people to follow COVID-appropriate behavior.
On the global front, the World Health Organization urges countries to strengthen surveillance amid the rising COVID cases. Additionally, the WHO emphasizes the need for global pandemic preparedness in 2024.
The total number of active cases in India stands at 4,170, with Kerala being the highest contributor. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reassures the public not to panic.
Amid the ongoing situation, Dr. Raman R. Gangakhedkar, an epidemiologist, suggests that besides JN.1, other variants may also be causing the COVID spike in India.
In Telangana, 8 new COVID-19 cases are reported, and the health department denies reports of a COVID-related death at Osmania General Hospital.
Himachal Pradesh’s health department issues an advisory, and Karnataka’s cabinet subcommittee discusses COVID measures. The state also logs 74 fresh COVID cases.
The overall situation prompts Karnataka’s government to stress the importance of precautions, including mask-wearing and COVID-appropriate behavior.
The World Health Organization leader calls for thorough preparation to confront upcoming pandemics, highlighting the challenges and losses faced during the COVID crisis.
As of December 25, a total of 69 cases of the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 have been reported in India. Surveillance efforts are encouraged for various diseases.
In Andhra Pradesh, a woman with pre-existing conditions tests positive and succumbs to COVID-19. Odisha reports a new case, raising the total to three.
Amid the rising cases, Dr. Shekhar C. Mande recommends surveillance for various infections, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao urges people not to panic, and the government emphasizes COVID-appropriate measures.
India reported 128 COVID cases in Kerala, while Goa reported no new cases. The national recovery rate stands at 98.81%, with a case fatality rate of 1.19%.
Active COVID cases tally rises to 4,170, with Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Gujarat reporting significant numbers.
Dr. Randeep Guleria advises people to avoid crowded places and follow COVID-appropriate behavior during the holiday season.
The Rajasthan CM holds a COVID-19 review meeting, and the Delhi government plans to step up genome surveillance.
Telangana reports 10 new cases, and Himachal Pradesh issues an advisory for testing patients with COVID-like symptoms.
The WHO reassures that the JN.1 subvariant is not life-threatening, emphasizing the importance of precautions.
As the global community faces the challenges of the ongoing COVID crisis, the World Health Organization urges countries to strengthen surveillance and prepare for potential pandemics in 2024.
These updates provide insights into the current state of COVID-19, emerging variants, and the measures taken by various states and countries to manage the situation.
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