619 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states till January 4

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:23:00 +0000
India

The number of COVID-19 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant reported from 12 states rose to 619 as of January 4. The majority of those infected are opting for home-based treatment, indicating mild illness. The Centre has asked states to maintain vigilance and comply with operational guidelines for surveillance. The WHO classified JN.1 as a separate variant of interest due to its rapid spread, but it poses a low global health risk.