Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:45am on 21 Dec 2023,Thursday Health & Wellness
As the highly transmissible JN.1 Covid variant spreads in India, the country witnessed an uptick in infections with 358 fresh cases recorded in the past 24 hours. The spike comes after months of low transmission and is primarily being driven by outbreaks in states like Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Health authorities held an urgent meeting, urging preparation against emerging strains. Total active caseload in India now stands at 2,669, though hospitalizations remain low. Experts advise caution but say available treatments remain effective against JN.1. States are monitoring the situation to plan appropriate response if needed.
