The JN. 1 subvariant, first known in Luxembourg and now widespread in several countries, is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA. 2. 86). It has a significant number of unique mutations, specifically in the spike protein, that may contribute to increased infectivity.
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Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has taken every precaution to combat a new Covid outbreak, if it occurs, following the recent surge in infections in neighbouring Kerala and Singapore, Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Saturday.
Covid-19 Cases in India Live:Kerala reported 128 fresh COVID-19 infections and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to data on the Union Health Ministry website on Sunday. Of the 334 active coronavirus infections reported nationwide till 8 am today, 128 were from Kerala, taking the active cases in the state to 3,000, as per the website.With one death reported in the state, the total number of people who have died due to coronavirus in Kerala since its outbreak three years ago reached 72,063.The number of people who were cured, discharged, or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 296. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,38,282 till date.On Tuesday, Health Minister Veena George reassured the people of the state that despite the rise in COVID cases in Kerala, there is no cause for alarm. The hospitals are adequately equipped to manage virus infections, she said.
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COVID-19 Sub Variant JN.1 Highlights: The centre on Monday issued advisory to states in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India.States urged to maintain a state of constant vigil over the COVID situation. The states have also been urged to report & monitor district-wise SARI and ILI cases on a regular basis.”States advised to ensure adequate testing including higher number of RT-PCR tests; and send positive samples for genome sequencing to INSACOG laboratories,” the document stated.
Covid News Highlights: With the new JN. 1 subvariant of COVID-19 rearing its head around the world, India is witnessing a new surge in cases. In the last 2 four hours, India has recorded 752 Covid-19 cases and four deaths. See updates here
The death toll was recorded at 5,33,332 with four new deaths, two from Kerala, one each in Rajasthan and Karnataka, reported in 24 hours, said the.Covid 19. Kerala Covid. Covid death. Kerala. Health ministry. Covid 19 briefing. Covid 19 updates
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The Ministry of Health has strongly advised the public to wear a mask in crowded places.
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Covid 19: The number of new COVID-19 cases in Singapore rose to 965 last week, up from 763 last week. The number of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) increased from 23 to 32 in the same period.
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SINGAPORE, Dec 20 — A fairly new Covid-19 strain, “JN.1”, that accounts for the vast majority of Singapore’s latest wave of infections, was classified as a “variant of…
SINGAPORE, 22 December – The number of new Covid-19 patients admitted to hospitals rose to 965 last week from 763 last week, while those admitted to hospitals rose to 965 from 763 last week.
