Karnataka reports highest number of JN.1 cases among 16 states, UTs

Over 1,000 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have ben detected in India so far and Karnataka reported highest number of cases among 16 states and UTs.

Published on: Jan 13, 2024, 08:49:12 IST

By Yamini C S

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The southern state of Karnataka reported the highest number of JN.1 cases across the country, 214, data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) revealed. Covid-19 cases have seen a spike across the world recently after the emergence of the new sub-variant called JN.1.

Karnataka reported 163 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Friday, down from the 240 cases it recorded the day before. (AP)

Its cases crossed the 1000 mark in India on Friday, recording 1,104 cases across 16 states and Union Territories (UTs). Uttar Pradesh, which is set to witness the grand and much-anticipated inauguration of the Lord Ram temple in the holy city of Ayodhya in less than ten days, added itself to the list, with seven cases.

Karnataka was followed by Andhra Pradesh in the second position, with 189 JN.1 cases so far, while Maharashtra detected 170 cases. Kerala recorded 154 JN.1 cases, while Goa, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have seen 90, 88 and 76 cases as of yet, respectively.

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Telangana and Rajasthan reported 32 JN.1 cases each, while Chhattisgarh detected 25, with national capital Delhi at 16 such cases.

Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttarakhand saw single digits, recording five, three, two and one case, respectively. Karnataka saw a declining trend, having reported 163 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Friday, down from the 240 cases it recorded the day before.

Last rites of Covid victims will be performed in all crematoriums: Karnataka Health Dept

The Karnataka health department issued a circular that stated that the last rites of Covid victims will be performed in all crematoriums. This came in the backdrop of some crematoriums in state capital Bengaluru refusing to perform cremations for those who died of the viral infection.

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"There are no specific designated facilities in Karnataka for the cremation of deceased coronavirus persons. In a circular issued on January 11, it has been stated that the last rites of Covid victims shall be performed in all crematoriums as per the guidelines provided by the government and no crematorium shall refuse to accept such deceased persons," A senior health department official told news agency PTI.

(With inputs from PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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