COVID-19: Amid the rising quantity of coronavirus cases, a complete of 263 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected within the nation so far. According to the INSACOG’s information, about half of the cases have been recorded in Kerala. Ten states and Union territories have so far detected the presence of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus.
These states are Kerala (133), Goa (51), Gujarat (34), Delhi (16), Karnataka (eight), Maharashtra (9), Rajasthan (5), Tamil Nadu (4), Telangana (two) and Odisha (one), based on the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).
WHO on JN.1 variantÂ
The INSACOG’s information confirmed 239 COVIDÂ cases recorded within the nation in December had the presence of JN.1, whereas 24 such cases have been detected in November. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has categorized JN.1 as a separate “variant of interest” given its quickly rising unfold, however stated it poses a “low” international public well being danger.
The JN.1 sub-variant of the coronavirus was beforehand categorized as a variant of curiosity (VOI) as half of the BA.2.86 sub-lineages, the mother or father lineage that’s categorized as a VOI, the world physique stated. However, in current weeks, JN.1 cases continued to be reported from a number of international locations and its prevalence has quickly elevated globally.
Centre points steerage to statesÂ
The Centre has requested the states and Union territories to keep up a continuing vigil amid an uptick within the quantity of COVID cases and the detection of the JN.1 sub-variant within the nation. India has recorded 573 new coronavirus infections, whereas the lively cases stood at 4,565, based on the information launched by the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
AIIMS points pointers for COVID
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has issued pointers for COVID-19 suspected or constructive cases that shall be reported at hospitals following the sudden surge within the cases of Coronavirus within the nation. The JN.1 sub-variant is a descendant of the Omicron subvariant generally known as BA.2.86 or Pirola. The first case of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 was reported in Kerala. A complete of 109 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant have been detected in India till Wednesday, as per Health Ministry sources.
(With inputs from PTI)Â
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