According to data released today by the Union Health Ministry, India had a one-day surge in coronavirus infections of 752, the most since May 21, 2023, while the number of active cases rose to 3,420.With four fresh fatalities reported in a space of 24 hours—two from Kerala and one each from Rajasthan and Karnataka—the death toll was recorded at 5,33,332, according to figures updated at 8 am.
According to the Health Ministry’s website, 4,44,71,212 persons have recovered from the illness, meaning that the country’s recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The current mortality rate is 1.19 percent. According to the ministry’s website, the nation has now received 220.67 crore doses of the Covid vaccination.
How did the past twenty-four hours fare for COVID-19 cases?
According to Union Health Ministry data released on Saturday, India recorded a one-day spike of 752 coronavirus infections, the most since May 21, 2023, while the number of active cases jumped to 3,420. The figures updated at 8 am showed that the death toll was 5,33,332 with four additional deaths reported in a day, two from Kerala and one each from Rajasthan and Karnataka. The total number of Covid cases in the country was 4.50 crore (4,50,07,964). According to the health ministry’s website, 4,44,71,212 individuals have recovered from the sickness, and the country’s recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The percentage of fatalities is 1.19 percent.
The UN has reported a slight increase in cases of JN.1 in affected states such as Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, Puducherry, Gujarat, Telangana, Punjab, and Delhi in India. Approximately 93% of those infected have mild symptoms and are isolating at home. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that there is no evidence that JN.1 poses an increased risk to public health compared to other circulating variants. The UN health body also believes that current vaccines are capable of preventing severe disease and death.
Globally, the number of new Covid cases rose by 52%
Over 850,000 new COVID cases were recorded over the last four or so weeks, according to the WHO, representing a 52% rise in new cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted in a recent news release that there were over 3,000 new deaths recorded, an 8% drop from the previous 28-day period. (ANI)
India has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with the number of new cases reaching 5,33,327. JN.1, a descendant of the Omicron subvariant BA 2.86, has an additional mutation receptor binding domain (L455S) and extensive resistance across receptor binding domain classes 1, 2, and 3. The World Health Organization has classified JN.1 as a variant of interest. The new strain may be problematic for people of old age and those with multiple comorbidities. The number of active cases in India has also increased, with six more people succumbing to the virus.
Hard to identify symptoms, according to experts
As of December 21, India reported 22 cases of the JN.1 subvariant of Covid-19. However, no clustering of cases has been observed, and all instances of the subvariant exhibit mild symptoms. But are all the symptoms the same as before or are we noticing a few new symptoms too? Kerala, the first state to report the JN.1 Covid variant reported 265 fresh Covid-19 infections and one death in the last 24 hours. The total number of active cases of Covid-19 in the country was recorded at 2,997.
However, post-COVID conditions, known as “long COVID,” can be more severe for older adults, those with underlying medical conditions, and those who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19. COVID vaccines are safe and effective, protecting against serious disease, hospitalization, and death. However, even if vaccinated, it’s important to follow public health guidelines, such as temporarily wearing masks indoors or avoiding large gatherings if COVID-19 levels are high. These steps reduce the risk of developing other respiratory viruses, such as colds or flu.
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