Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha identifies 2 new cases of emerging variant | 10 key updates
Covid-19 updates LIVE 1. As reported by ANI, the cases of the JN.1 sub-variant were identified in Sundargarh and Bhubaneswar in Odisha. Notably, one of the patients has fully recovered, while the other is currently undergoing treatment.
Samples that tested positive for COVID-19 are now being sent for genome sequencing. 2. Director of Health Services Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, said, “We are sending all the positives for genome sequencing.
Two cases of JN.1 have come up in genome sequencing, while the total number of cases is 28. We will test the asymptomatic as per the ICMR guidelines and if they are found positive, they will be sent for genome sequencing." Also Read: JN.1 variant cases cross 500 mark 3. "Out of two cases of JN.1, one is under treatment and the other is free of symptoms.
One patient also has a travel history in Kerala. There is nothing to worry about; new variants are a viral phenomenon and they will keep coming up," Mohapatra added as reported by ANI. 4.
As of the latest update from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the total active caseload of the viral disease stands at 4,334, reflecting a decrease of 89 cases since Thursday morning. With this, the total count of coronavirus cases in India since its outbreak in January 2020 has reached 4,50,15,896. The death toll due to COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 5,33,385 reflecting an increase of two deaths.
5. Furthermore, 838 people recovered in the last 24 hours and the total number of recovered cases stood at 4,44,78,885, according to the health ministry. Also Read: 2024 Portfolio Reboot: 3 essential investment insights from COVID-19 pandemic 6.
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