Health officials asked to ensure availability of ventilators, oxygen cylinders amid surge in JN.1 Covid variant cases

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The surge in cases of the JN.1 covid variant is a new concern for the government and citizens. Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Bansode instructed health officials to ensure the availability of necessary equipment and take precautionary measures. The meeting in Latur focused on ensuring the availability of equipment and medicines at...

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Published on December 25, 2023 -  17:52
Covid-19 Surge in India:Exploring JN.1 Sub-variant with Former AIIMS Director Dr MC Misra| Oneindia
India is witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases, particularly in Kerala, where the active cases have reached 4,054. The advent of the new sub-variant, JN.1, has spurred states to heighten precautionary measures. Dr. MC Misra, former AIIMS director, notes that while JN.1 is becoming dominant, it doesn't lead to severe infections or hospitalisations. Dr Misra says an additional vaccine dose is presently unnecessary against the JN.1 sub-variant. Pankaj Mishra speaks to Dr Misra on the latest details. Watch. #IndiaCovidSurge #JN1Subvariant #PrecautionaryMeasures #AIIMSDirectorInsights #VaccineUpdate #Covid19Kerala #DrMCMisra ~HT.97~PR.282~ED.101~

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