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774 Fresh Covid Cases In India

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New Delhi, Jan 6: India has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in a single day of 774, with 4,187 active cases as of Saturday, according to the Union health ministry. According to data updated by the ministry at 8 am, two deaths were reported in a span of 24 hours, one from Gujarat and one from Tamil Nadu. Up until December 5, there were double digits of cases per day. However, due to the cold weather and the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, the number of cases started to rise once more. According to official sources, the greatest single-day increase of 841 cases after December 5 was recorded on December 31, 2023, or 0.2% of the peak cases recorded in May 2021.More than 92% of the 4,187 active cases are being treated at home in isolation. "The currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is not causing an exponential rise in new cases nor a surge in hospitalisation and mortality," an official source stated. Three waves of COVID-19 have struck India in the past; the Delta wave, which is expected to last from April to June 2021, had the highest daily case and fatality rate. On May 7, 2021, 4,14,188 cases and 3,915 deaths were recorded, marking the peak. Over 4.5 crore people have been infected and over 5.3 lakh have died nationwide since the pandemic started in early 2020.According to the ministry's website, over 4.4 crore people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The website states that 220.67 crore doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given nationwide thus far. [caption id="attachment_8463" align="alignnone" width="300"] 774 Fresh Covid Cases In India[/caption]

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619 Cases Of Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Reported From 12 States Till Jan 4

editor January 5, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 5: Official sources stated on Friday that the number of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 cases reported from 12 states through January 4 had increased to 619. Karnataka has reported 199 cases, Kerala has reported 148, Maharashtra has reported 110, Goa has reported 47, Gujarat has reported 36, Andhra Pradesh has reported 30, Tamil Nadu has reported 26, Delhi has reported 15, Rajasthan has reported 2, Telangana has reported 2, and Odisha and Haryana have reported one each. Despite the fact that the number of cases is increasing and the JN.1 sub-variant has been found nationwide, authorities stated that there is no need for immediate concern because the majority of infected individuals are choosing home-based treatment, which suggests a mild illness.In response to an increase in Covid cases and the discovery of the JN.1 sub-variant in the nation, the Centre has already requested that states and Union territories keep a continuous watch. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has shared updated operational guidelines for the COVID-19 surveillance strategy, and states have been instructed to ensure their effective compliance. They have requested that all medical facilities routinely track and report cases of severe acute respiratory illnesses and influenza-like illnesses at the district level in order to identify any rising trends in cases early on. Despite its fast spreading nature, the WHO has designated JN.1 as a distinct “variant of interest” and stated that it presents a “low” risk to global public health.The world body stated that the JN.1 sub-variant of the coronavirus was previously categorised as a variant of interest (VOI) as a component of the parent lineage that is categorised as a VOI, the BA.2.86 sub-lineages. [caption id="attachment_8410" align="alignnone" width="300"] 619 Cases Of Covid Sub-Variant JN.1 Reported From 12 States Till Jan 4[/caption]

Covid sub-variant JN.1: 511 cases detected in country

editor January 3, 2024Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: According to official sources on Wednesday, there have been 511 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 reported nationwide thus far, with Karnataka recording the highest number of cases. Karnataka has reported 199 cases, Kerala has reported 148, Goa has reported 47, Gujarat has reported 36, Maharashtra has reported 32, Tamil Nadu has reported 26, Delhi has reported 15, Rajasthan has reported 4, Telangana has reported 2, and Odisha and Haryana have reported one each. Despite its fast spreading nature, the WHO has designated JN.1 as a distinct "variant of interest" and stated that it presents a "low" risk to global public health.The world body stated that the JN.1 sub-variant of the coronavirus was previously categorised as a variant of interest (VOI) as a component of the parent lineage that is categorised as a VOI, the BA.2.86 sub-lineages. Due to an increase in Covid cases and the discovery of the JN.1 sub-variant in the nation, the Centre has requested that states and Union territories keep a continuous watch. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has shared updated operational guidelines for the COVID-19 surveillance strategy, and states have been urged to ensure their effective compliance.Additionally, they have been asked to keep an eye on and report cases of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) and influenza-like illness (ILI) in each district's medical facilities. [caption id="attachment_8279" align="alignnone" width="300"] Covid sub-variant JN.1: 511 cases detected in country[/caption]

Covid sub-variant JN.1: 263 cases detected in country

editor January 2, 2024Leave a comment

NEW DELHI: According to data updated by INSACOG on Tuesday, there have been 263 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 detected in the country to date, with approximately half of those cases being reported in Kerala. The JN.1 sub-variant of the virus has been found in ten states and Union territories thus far. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) lists these states as follows: Kerala (133), Goa (51), Gujarat (34), Delhi (16), Karnataka (eight), Maharashtra (nine), Rajasthan (five), Tamil Nadu (four), Telangana (two), and Odisha (one). According to INSACOG data, JN.1 was found in 239 of the country's recorded Covid cases in December, compared to 24 cases in November.Despite its fast spreading nature, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated JN.1 as a distinct "variant of interest" and stated that it presents a "low" risk to global public health. The world body stated that the JN.1 sub-variant of the coronavirus was previously categorised as a variant of interest (VOI) as a component of the parent lineage that is categorised as a VOI, the BA.2.86 sub-lineages. Nonetheless, JN.1 cases have been reported from several nations in recent weeks, and the virus's prevalence has risen sharply worldwide. Due to an increase in Covid cases and the discovery of the JN.1 sub-variant in the nation, the Centre has requested that the states and Union territories keep a continuous watch. The Health Ministry released data on Tuesday showing that there were 573 new coronavirus infections in India, while there were 4,565 active cases. [caption id="attachment_8211" align="alignnone" width="300"] Covid sub-variant JN.1: 263 cases detected in country[/caption]

India Records 841 New Covid-19 Cases

editor December 31, 2023Leave a comment

NEW DELHI, Dec 31: According to the health ministry, India has seen 841 new COVID-19 cases, the most in 227 days, while 4,309 cases of the virus are currently active. According to data updated by the ministry at 8 a.m., three new COVID-19 fatalities—one each from Kerala, Karnataka, and Bihar—have been reported in the last 24 hours. On May 19, 865 new cases were reported in India. Before December 5, the number of cases per day had fallen to double digits; however, with the emergence of a new variant and the cold weather, cases have increased once more.At the height of the pandemic, which started in early 2020 and has resulted in over 4.5 crore infections and over 5.3 lakh deaths in roughly four years nationwide, the daily figures were expressed in lakhs. According to the ministry's website, over 4.4 crore people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81%. As per the website, the nation has administered 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccine so far. [caption id="attachment_8073" align="alignnone" width="300"] India Records 841 New Covid-19 Cases[/caption]

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India Logs 743 Covid Cases, Highest Single-Day Rise In 225 Days

editor December 30, 2023

New Delhi, Dec 30: The number of new COVID-19 infections in India on Saturday was 743, marking the largest increase in 225 days, while the total number of active cases was 3,997, according to the Union health ministry. Seven new deaths were reported in a day, according to data updated by the ministry at 8 am. These deaths came from three different states: Kerala, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu. Up until December 5, there were double digits of cases every day. However, with the arrival of a new COVID-19 variant and the cold weather, the number of cases started to rise once more.At the height of the pandemic, which started in early 2020, the daily figures were expressed in lakhs. In just four years, the virus has killed over 5.3 lakh people nationwide and infected over 4.5 crore people. According to the ministry's website, over 4.4 crore people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. As per the website, a total of 220.67 crore COVID-19 doses have been administered across the nation thus far. [caption id="attachment_8014" align="alignnone" width="300"] India Logs 743 Covid Cases, Highest Single-Day Rise In 225 Days[/caption]

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India Records 797 New Covid Cases

editor December 29, 2023

New Delhi, Dec 29: The health ministry reported on Friday that there are currently 4,091 active COVID-19 cases in India, which is the highest number of new cases in 225 days. The ministry's data, updated at 8 am, shows that five new Covid-related fatalities have been reported in the last 24 hours, two from Kerala and one each from Maharashtra, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu. On May 19, there were 865 new cases reported nationwide. Before December 5, the number of cases per day had fallen to double digits; however, with the emergence of a new variant and the cold weather, the number of cases has increased once more.At the height of the pandemic, which started in early 2020 and has resulted in over 4.5 crore infections and over 5.3 lakh deaths in roughly four years nationwide, the daily figures were expressed in lakhs. According to the ministry's website, over 4.4 crore people have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country's recovery rate is 98.81 percent. As per the website, the nation has administered 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccine so far. [caption id="attachment_7960" align="alignnone" width="300"] India Records 797 New Covid Cases[/caption]

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India Records 6 Covid Deaths, 692 New Cases In 24 Hrs; Total Active Caseload At 4,097

editor December 28, 2023

New Delhi, Dec 28: In the past 24 hours, 692 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in India. Union Health Ministry data show that the total active caseload increased by four, to 4,097. Six deaths have been reported in the nation in the last 24 hours, according to official data. Two of these deaths have occurred in Maharashtra, and one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal. With an increase of 702 cases in the last day, the total number of coronavirus cases in India since the outbreak in January 2020 is now 4,50,10,944. With six more deaths in the past day, the total number of deaths in India from COVID-19 cases is now 5,33,346. Delhi announced its first case of COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 on Wednesday.Delhi reports JN.1, a Sub-Variant of Omicron, in its first case. JN.1 and Omicron are two of the three samples that were sent for genome sequencing, according to Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Notably, the Omicron subvariant known as BA.2.86, or Pirola, is the ancestor of the JN.1 sub-variant. Kerala was the site of the first case of the COVID-19 JN.1 variant. According to sources in the Health Ministry, 109 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant had been identified in India as of Wednesday. The World Health Organisation did stress that, according to available data, the overall risk posed by JN.1 is still low.In response to the unexpected spike in coronavirus cases across the nation, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has released guidelines for COVID-19 suspected or positive cases that will be reported at hospitals. The director of AIIMS Delhi met with the hospital's heads of departments on Wednesday to discuss COVID-19 backup plans. Policies regarding COVID-19 testing, the locations to be assigned for positive patients, and their hospitalisation were deliberated during the meeting. [caption id="attachment_7884" align="alignnone" width="300"] India Records 6 Covid Deaths, 692 New Cases In 24 Hrs; Total Active Caseload…

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Cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 rises to 109 in India

editor December 27, 2023

NEW DELHI: Official sources reported on Wednesday that 40 additional cases of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were reported, bringing the total number of cases of the new variant nationwide up to 109 as of December 26. According to them, 36 cases were found in Gujarat, 34 in Karnataka, 14 in Goa, 9 in Maharashtra, 6 in Kerala, 4 in each of Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, and 2 in Telangana. They said that the majority of the patients are presently isolated at home. Dr. V K Paul, a member of NITI Aayog's Health Committee, stated last week that while the new variant was being thoroughly examined, states needed to step up testing and fortify their surveillance frameworks. Despite the fact that the number of cases is increasing and the JN.1 sub-variant has been found in the nation, officials have stated that there is no need for immediate concern because 92% of infected individuals choose to receive treatment at home, indicating a mild illness. Additionally, hospitalisation rates have not increased, and COVID-19 was discovered by accident in patients who were admitted for other medical reasons, according to their statement. In a letter sent to states and Union territories last week, Union Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant emphasised the importance of COVID-19 control and management strategies in light of the current holiday season and demanded that necessary public health measures be implemented. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has shared updated operational guidelines for the COVID-19 surveillance strategy, and states have been urged to ensure effective compliance. They have requested that all medical facilities routinely track and report district-level cases of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) and influenza-like illness (ILI) in order to identify any rising trends in cases as soon as possible. India saw a daily increase of 529 COVID-19 cases, with 4,093 cases of the virus still active, according to the health ministry's report on Wednesday. The ministry's data updated at 8 am shows that three new fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, two from Karnataka and one from Gujarat. [caption id="attachment_7821" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 rises to 109 in India[/caption]

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India records 628 fresh COVID-19 Cases, active caseload at 4,054

editor December 25, 2023

NEW DELHI: According to data from the Union Health Ministry, India saw a single-day increase of 628 new COVID-19 cases, while the number of active cases increased to 4,054. The data updated at 8 am showed that the total number of fatalities was 5,33,334 (5.33 lakh), with one new death reported from Kerala in the previous 24 hours. The current count of Covid cases in the nation stands at 4,50,09,248 (4.50 crore). According to the health ministry website, the number of people who have recovered from the disease has increased to 4,44,71,860 (4.44 crore), and the national recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The current rate of case fatalities is 1.19 percent. On the ministry website, it states that 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccine have been given. [caption id="attachment_7717" align="alignnone" width="300"] India records 628 fresh COVID-19 Cases, active caseload at 4,054[/caption]

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