India has seen a steady increase of COVID-19 cases since the previous month, when the number of cases surged, particularly in Kerala. Following the discovery of Omicron sub-variant JN.1, state and federal governments have acted to stop its spread. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi released guidelines for COVID-19 suspected or positive cases that should be reported to hospitals in light of the current circumstances.
This new strain is the subject of close scientific examination after the World Health Organization (WHO) designated it as a Variant of Interest (VOI). For those who are elderly or have any concomitant conditions, this variation proves to be fatal. India reported 636 new coronavirus cases and three COVID-related deaths in a single day, according to data released Wednesday by the Health Ministry. Kerala reported two deaths, while Tamil Nadu recorded one.
Increased death tolls close to the pandemic's peak encouraged countries to make significant investments in Paxlovid, which is still the best therapy for Covid. The incidence of major cases has decreased due to widespread immunity gained from vaccinations and infections, which has reduced the need for the medication.
In recognition of an increase in JN-1 sub-variant infections, the Karnataka Minister for Medical Education, Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, announced on Tuesday that individuals over 60 and those with comorbidities can receive the Covid-19 vaccination at district hospitals starting on January 3. But the minister emphasized that people shouldn't panic and advised them to take preventative steps to stop the virus from spreading. The minister called a meeting with the heads of hospitals and medical facilities under the jurisdiction of the medical education department, as well as the head of the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee and its members, in response to the state's increasing number of JN-1 sub-variant cases.
