corona The threat from the new variant JN.1 is continuously increasing. So far, 22 cases of the new variant have been reported in the country. Most of which have been found in Goa. Whereas after that, its danger remains in Kerala also. WHO has also expressed concern about the new variant. According to WHO, the number of corona cases worldwide has increased by 52 percent in the last four weeks.
WHO also worried about the new variant of Corona
WHO has also expressed deep concern about the new variant of Corona. According to WHO, the number of new corona cases has increased by 52 percent during the last four weeks. During this period, more than 850,000 new cases have been reported. WHO has advised people to avoid infection. These include wearing a mask in crowded, closed areas, maintaining a safe distance from others, washing hands regularly, and getting tested if anyone has or has had any symptoms.
Number of new Covid cases increased 52% globally in past one month: WHO
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22 new cases of new variant of Corona in the country
COVID-19 22 cases of the new variant JN.1 have been reported, out of which 21 cases were reported from Goa and one from Kerala. Sources said that the JN.1 variant has not spread rapidly anywhere in Goa and the people infected with it have recovered and do not have any complications related to the infection.
4 people died due to Corona in the last 24 hours in the country
752 new cases of Covid-19 were registered in India in the last 24 hours. Due to which the number of patients has increased to 3,420. This is the highest number of cases of corona virus infection reported in a single day in the country since May 21, 2023. Four people died due to infection in the last 24 hours in the country. Among the deaths, two patients died in Kerala and one patient each in Rajasthan and Karnataka due to Covid-19.
What are the symptoms of the new variant of Corona?
People who were infected with the new variant of Corona virus had a mild infection in the upper respiratory system and showed symptoms like mild dry cough, sore throat and no fever.
Advice to take precautions on Christmas and New Year in view of increasing cases of Covid-19
As Corona virus cases are increasing across the country, it has been advised to take precautions regarding New Year celebrations and Christmas. After one case each of infection was reported in Ghaziabad and Noida, the District Health Department has issued an advisory advising people to follow the protocols related to prevention of Covid-19. People have been advised to avoid going to crowded places. It is suggested to follow COVID-19 related guidelines like maintaining social distance and using masks in public places.
People suffering from these diseases need to be cautious
Health expert Dr. Amit Kumar said that it is important to follow the guidelines related to Covid-19 during Christmas and New Year celebrations, this will help in preventing the spread of infection. He said that people suffering from diabetes, TB, cancer, asthma or any other disease need to be alert.