According to figures from the Union health ministry, India had 594 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, increasing the country's total number of active cases from 2,311 to 2,669. Kerala accounted for 265 of the 328 new infections reported statewide as of 8 a.m. today, bringing the total number of active cases in the state to 2,606, according to the website. Kerala's healthcare facilities are prepared to tackle the situation, despite the increase in cases, as stated earlier this week by state health minister Veena George.
The new JN.1 Covid-19 variant has raised concerns, but according to Soumya Swaminathan, the former head scientist of WHO, there is no need for fear just now because it is classified as an interesting variation rather than a serious one. As highlighted by the global health organization, JN.1's overall risk is still low based on available information, despite its recent classification by the WHO as a variant of interest distinct from its BA.2.86 lineage.
The Karnataka government formed a cabinet subcommittee to handle the problem in response to the increasing number of COVID cases that have been recorded in the state.
The afflicted patients displayed symptoms that were typical of a mild upper respiratory tract infection, including sore throat and a little dry cough, which could be present with or without fever. In none of the cases were there serious aftereffects.
