Covid-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Bengal Sees First Covid-Related Death In Nine Months
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Covid-19 cases have seen a rapid spike in the country, with infections being reported from various states since the emergence of the Omicron sub-variant JN.1. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also classified JN.1 as a distinct "variant of interest (VoI)," a shift from its previous designation under the A.2.86 sublineages.
WHO defines VoIs as variants with potentially increased transmission rates due to genetic alterations and potential vaccine evasion capabilities. However, WHO also noted that, based on current data, the global health risk from JN.1 remains low.
On Tuesday, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that Covid positivity rate in the city is around 1 per cent and emphasised that people should follow precautions during the winter festival season. Genome sequencing of samples testing positive for Covid-19 has been ramped up, he said. "The report of genome sequencing is awaited," Bharadwaj added.
Speaking on the situation in the national capital, Bharadwaj stated that 400 tests are being conducted every day and the positivity rate is around 1 per cent. He reiterated that the new JN.1 sub-variant of the Omicron strain is not life-threatening.
"The new variants are not dangerous but people should not become lax and (they must) follow precautions. People should not panic and think that the virus is spreading and people are dying. But people should be cautious during this time of the festival season," he added, as quoted by PTI.
With six more samples testing positive for JN.1, the number of infections of the new Covid-19 sub-variant reported in the country has risen to 69, PTI reported, citing official sources.
A total of 109 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country till 26th December. 36 cases from Gujarat, 34 from Karnataka, 14 from Goa, 9 from Maharashtra, 6 from Kerala, 4 from Rajasthan, 4 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Telangana, ANI reported, citing sources.
Covid-19 LIVE: Bengal Sees First Covid-Related Death In Nine Months
After a span of nine months, Bengal reports the demise of a Covid patient.
STORY | Bengal records death of COVID patient after nine months
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 28, 2023
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Covid-19 LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj Announces Specialised ICU For Corona Patients
#WATCH | Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said, "A special ICU has been made for Corona patients... The government has made its full preparations. A Corona help desk has been created for the patients as soon as they enter the hospital... Currently only 4 corona patients… https://t.co/6fkmoDxwaH pic.twitter.com/cM3t8mRbJz
— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2023
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