Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:24pm on 17 Dec 2023,Sunday Health & Wellness
The Centre officially confirms the presence of the JN.1 subvariant of Covid-19 in a patient from Kerala, marking India's first case. The variant is closely linked to the BA.2.86, known as Pirola, detected in the US and China. The patient from Thiruvananthapuram, who tested positive on December 8, has recovered. Kerala experiences a surge in Covid cases, with a majority being mild. A health ministry mock drill assesses preparedness, while experts suggest exploring the role of JN.1. The subvariant, first detected in the US, raises questions about its transmissibility and immune evasion.
