Surge in COVID-19 Cases During Festive Season Sparks Alert Across India

Surge in COVID Cases During Festive Season Sparks Alert Across India

 

Surge in COVID Cases

In the midst of the festive season in India, COVID-19 cases are rapidly increasing. The country has reported a total of 63 cases of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 so far. In the last 24 hours alone, there has been a spike of 116 new coronavirus cases, bringing the active tally to 4,178. Several states, including the capital Delhi, Rajasthan, Assam, and Karnataka, are witnessing daily additions to the case count. Amidst these changing dynamics, the medical department in Rajasthan has issued a COVID-19 alert.

116 New COVID Cases in 24 Hours

The Ministry of Health reported a total of 116 new COVID-19 cases in India in the past 24 hours. Karnataka recorded three fatalities due to the infection, while Kerala reported one death within the same timeframe. As of Tuesday, the active cases in the country reached 4,170, with the total number of deaths due to the viral disease reaching 533,337.

JN.1 Variant: 63 Cases So Far

India has detected a total of 63 cases of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1. Goa has reported the highest number of cases with 34, followed by nine cases in Maharashtra, eight in Karnataka, six in Kerala, four in Tamil Nadu, and two in Telangana.

 

Symptoms of JN.1 Variant

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), common symptoms of COVID-19, including the JN.1 variant, include fever, chills, cough, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The severity of symptoms depends on an individual's immunity and overall health.

Understanding the JN.1 Variant

JN.1 is linked to B.A.2.86, a descendant of the Omicron variant. While there is no clear information on its level of danger, experts suggest that the virus may be more transmissible based on the increasing cases. Health experts warn that the virus can mutate and strengthen over time, and the possibility of a rise in its numbers in the coming days is anticipated. Continued monitoring and public health measures are crucial to curb the potential spread of the JN.1 variant.