Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53pm on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday Health & Wellness
India records 322 new Covid-19 cases, prompting states to enhance preparedness. Kerala reports 128 cases, Karnataka adds 96, Maharashtra notes 103 active cases, and Tamil Nadu reports 123. With the active caseload reaching 3,742, states issue fresh guidelines. Tamil Nadu directs surveillance and ensures hospital readiness. Union Health Ministry advises hospitals to conduct drills, especially after detecting the new JN.1 sub-variant. Maharashtra focuses on RT-PCR testing, conducting 658 tests out of 1,791. Hospitals instructed to check equipment functionality and stock essential drugs. Concerns rise among smaller hospitals as cases surge.
