Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:13am on 17 Dec 2023,Sunday Health & Wellness
The Union Ministry of Health has activated preparedness measures following the identification of the JN.1 subvariant of COVID in Kerala during routine surveillance by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium. Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research, confirmed the case, prompting a nationwide mock drill to assess public health readiness. While cases in Kerala remain mostly mild, health authorities stress the importance of ongoing vigilance. The JN.1 subvariant, initially detected in the United States in September 2023, exhibits upper respiratory symptoms. Medical experts advise vigilance without panic as the situation evolves.
