New Delhi: In the previous 24 hours, India has reported 692 new circumstances of COVID-19, contributing to a complete energetic caseload of 4,097, in response to the most recent information from the Union Health Ministry. Official information reveals a grim replace within the nation’s combat towards the pandemic, with six new deaths reported within the final 24 hours. Maharashtra accounted for 2 deaths, whereas Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal every reported one dying.
Overall Covid-19 Figures
The cumulative rely of COVID-19 circumstances in India has now reached 4,50,10,944, marking an increase of 702 circumstances within the final 24 hours. The complete dying toll because of the virus stands at 5,33,346, reflecting the rise of six deaths throughout the identical interval.
First Case Of JN.1 Sub-Variant In Delhi
Delhi, on Wednesday, reported its first case of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1. According to Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, out of three samples despatched for genome sequencing, one was recognized as JN.1, whereas the opposite two had been confirmed as Omicron.
JN.1 Sub-Variant Origin, Spread
JN.1, a sub-variant of Omicron, is a descendant of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.86 or Pirola. The first case of the JN.1 variant was initially reported in Kerala. Health Ministry sources verify a complete of 109 circumstances of the JN.1 sub-variant in India as of Wednesday. (*24*), the World Health Organisation asserts that the general danger posed by JN.1 stays low primarily based on present proof.
AIIMS Issues Guidelines Amidst Rising Cases
In response to the surge in COVID-19 circumstances, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has issued complete pointers. The director of AIIMS held a gathering with division heads to debate contingency measures. The assembly coated insurance policies on COVID-19 testing, designated areas for constructive sufferers, and protocols for hospitalization.
This replace comes as India grapples with the evolving state of affairs of the pandemic, emphasizing the necessity for continued vigilance and adherence to well being protocols.
