Covid India cases updates: 594 fresh infections reported amid JN.1 worry
Covid India cases updates: The announcement about the increasing numbers of the new sub-variant came as the Health Ministry reported a spike in cases.
India has confirmed 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, sparking both attention and concern across the nation. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified JN.1 as a variant of interest, distinct from its parent lineage BA.2.86. However, the global health body emphasizes that the overall risk posed by JN.1 remains low based on current evidence. While the Union Health Ministry emphasizes the need for caution, experts are quick to allay fears, underlining the effectiveness of existing treatments and the mild nature of the infection. ...Read More
As many as 19 cases of JN.1 have been traced in Goa and one each in Kerala and Maharashtra.
Follow our live blog for real-time updates, expert opinions, and insights into the unfolding situation surrounding the JN.1 Covid variant in India. Stay informed, stay vigilant.
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- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:42 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Six new cases in Telangana
Six new Covid cases reported in Telangana have taken the total active cases tally in the state to 19.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:29 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Gurugram on alert amid Covid rise
The health department Gurugram, Haryana has swung into action after corona was confirmed in a woman, who returned from abroad. The department on Thursday identified 62 suspected patients, who came to the OPD of the civil hospital and the primary health centers, said an official.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:09 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Noida man positive for Covid
A Noida resident has tested positive for Covid, in a first case of the infection in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar after several months, officials said on Thursday. This is the first case in Noida amid fears of the spread of the JN.1 variant.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:47 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: ‘Risk is low with new variant’
In response to the evolving situation of COVID cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao provided reassurance to the people and said that the risk factor is low adding that there are no restrictions at present.
"The virus does not have a severe impact on the health of people. The risk is low, so you need not panic, there are no restrictions now," the Health Minister asserted. (ANI)
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:24 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Highest number of cases in Goa
Out of all the states, Goa currently has the highest number of Covid cases of the new variant JN.1.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:06 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Karnataka CM urgers people not to panic
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, “People need not panic. Rather, precautions need to be taken to stay out of the risk zone. People above the age of 60 should compulsorily wear masks in public spaces.”
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:29 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: 19 people in Goa positive for new variant
Out of the total cases, 19 Covid samples in Goa were tested positive for new variant JN.1, raising alarm ahead of the New Year celebrations.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:07 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Delhi govt taking extensive measures
“Adequate number of Covid samples are to be sent for RT-PCR testing, as per guidelines. Genome sequencing of positive RT-PCR samples is to be performed, as per guidelines. And, measures are to be taken for raising community awareness for avoiding overcrowded and poorly ventilated settings, and wearing masks in crowded and close settings and in hospital premises,” a health official in Delhi told PTI.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:59 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Delhi govt gears up amid new scare
Delhi health department will send a number of Covid samples for RT-PCR test amid uptick in cases, reported PTI.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:23 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: 24 new cases in Karnataka
Karnataka on Thursday reported 24 new Covid cases, with the samples sent for genome sequencing to test for the new variant JN.1.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:55 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: ‘We need to be cautious’
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:31 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: 2 new cases in Jaipur
Rajasthan city Jaipur has reported 2 new Covid cases in the midst of the spread of the new variant JN.1.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:12 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: No mandatory testing at airports
The Health Ministry has assured that there will be no mandatory Covid testing at the airports for the time being and that the situation is under control.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:55 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Karnataka CM's warning to officials
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has warned all the officials not to repeat the mistakes of the past, referring to the shortage of hospital beds, medicines and oxygen tanks.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:21 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: J&K planning excessive caution
Jammu and Kashmir administration is preparing hospital and exercising excessive caution to make sure the JN.1 variant doesnt cause much uproar.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:56 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: 14 new Covid cases in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has seen 14 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, with just one reported case of the new variant JN.1.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:40 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: West Bengal has no cases yet, says authorities
Amid the scare of the new JN.1 variant of Covid, West Bengal authorities have said that they have reported no new cases. Meanwhile, 300 new cases were reported in Kerala.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:21 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: ‘New variant quite infectious’
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:07 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Active cases in India over 2,000
With the 594 fresh cases reported in the country today, the total number of active Covid-19 cases in India now stands at 2,669 on Thursday.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:50 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: No Covid restrictions in Karnataka
Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:36 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: No cases in Mumbai
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said that till now, no new case of the JN.1 Covid variant has been reported in Mumbai, which was one of the worst-hit city during the pandemic.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:24 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Symptoms mild for JN.1
The symptoms of JN.1 variant of Covid-19 are mild, said experts, urging the citizens not the panic over the recent spike in cases.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:04 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: New mask rules in Kerala
The Kerala government has made facemasks compulsory for those over the age of 60 to reduce deaths and hospitalizations due to JN.1 variant of Covid.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:52 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: No new risk, says health expert
“In India, people have already been exposed to various sub-variants, including Omicron variants, and received at least two shots of COVID-19 vaccines. There is no renewed risk of SARS-CoV-2 variant or sub-variant causing severe illness,” said health expert Chandrakant Lahariya to PTI.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:36 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: Karnataka schools on alert
The schools in Karnataka have been asked to mask up and check the temperature upon entry in the school, as the administration remains on their toes regarding the Covid situation.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:14 PM
Covid India cases LIVE updates: JN.1 is low risk, says scientists
The emergence of the JN.1 Covid variant and India reporting 21 cases is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, say scientists, allaying fears but also advising adherence to existing precautionary measures. (PTI)
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:08 PM
300 fresh Covid-cases, three deaths in Kerala
Kerala reported 300 new active cases of Covid-19 and 3 deaths on December 20, as per the ministry of health and family welfare.
- Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:34 PM
594 fresh Covid cases in India
India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh Covid-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to Union health ministry data.