Covid cases in India: Govt directs states to send test samples for genome sequencing amid JN.1 outbreak | Top 10 updates

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COVID-19 test swabs for whole genome sequencing after the country witnessed an outbreak of JN.1 sub-variant of SARS-COV2. So far, India has reported 22 cases of Covid subvariant JN.1. The affected states, including Maharashtra, Goa, Puducherry, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Punjab, and Telangana, have amped up their preparedness against the new variant.

Here are the top 10 updates on Covid cases in India, 1) The number of active COVID cases in Gurugram district reached four after two more instances of the infection were detected, the health department said on Saturday, adding that it has collected samples from 102 people on Saturday and sent those for testing. 2) The Mizoram government appealed to the people of the state to adhere to COVID-appropriate behavior during the upcoming Christmas-New Year festive season given an increase in JN.1 sub-variant cases in some parts of the country. 3) The Assam Health Department has also directed all hospitals in the state to make arrangements to fight against COVID after the detection of many cases of the new COVID subvariant JN.1.

4) India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) chief Dr NK Arora said that no additional dose of vaccine is needed against the subvariant at present, ANI reports. 5) “I would say prevention is required for all those who are 60 years of age or older, who are likely to have comorbidities and those who are on drugs that suppress our immunity, like cancer patients. If they have not taken precautions so far, then they are advised to take precautions; otherwise, there is no need for any additional doses," Dr.