Coronavirus: Six more cases of sub-variant ‘JN.1’ of Corona virus have been reported in India, taking the number of such cases in the country to 69. Official sources gave this information on Tuesday. He said that most of these patients are currently in isolation at home and there has been no increase in the rate of hospitalization. NITI Aayog member (health) Dr VK Paul had said last week that the scientific community in India is closely investigating the new sub-form of coronavirus and states need to increase testing and strengthen their surveillance systems. Is.
New variants with mild symptoms – experts
Officials had said that even though the number of cases is rising and the ‘JN.1’ sub-variant has been detected in the country, there is no cause for immediate concern as 92 per cent of those infected are receiving treatment by staying at home. , which shows that the symptoms of the new sub-form are mild. He had said that there has been no increase in the rate of hospitalization and the finding of Covid-19 among those hospitalized due to other medical conditions is a coincidental case.
Health Ministry issued guidelines
In a letter to states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant had last week said that important COVID-19 control and management strategies should be addressed in view of the upcoming festive season. He advised taking necessary public health measures to reduce the risk of spread of the disease. States have been asked to ensure effective compliance of the detailed guidelines for the revised Covid surveillance strategy shared by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
According to the data of the Union Health Ministry till Monday, the number of patients under treatment in India increased to 4,054 with 628 new cases of corona virus infection. According to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am on Monday, the death toll due to Covid-19 has reached 5,33,334. One death was recorded in Kerala in the last 24 hours. The JN.1 (BA.2.86.1.1) sub-form of corona virus was detected in Luxembourg in August. It is a hereditary component of BA.2.86 (Pirola) of SARS CoV-2.