Surge in Covid cases prompts increased testing; samples sent for genome sequencing: Health expert

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As Covid cases rise in multiple states, concerns grow with the highest reported cases in Kerala and the emergence of a new variant. Dr Sameer Bhati explained the changing dynamics of the virus and the importance of genome sequencing to identify new variants. Testing methods include home testing, rapid antigen tests, and RTPCR...

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Published on December 22, 2023 -  03:03
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On Friday, India witnessed a surge in its active Covid-19 caseload, nearing the 3,000-mark, with one reported death in Kerala. This increase follows the detection of the first case of the sub-variant JN.1, as per data from the Union Health Ministry. The active cases rose to 2,997 from the previous day's 2,669, and the death toll reached 5,33,328, with one individual from Kerala succumbing to the virus. The case fatality rate stands at 1.18 percent, according to the ministry. #JN1Variant #WHOAlert #IndiaCovidCases #CovidNewCasesIndia #IndiaHighestCovidCases #COVID19Update #VariantOfInterest #GlobalHealth #VaccineEfficacy #PublicHealthSafety #GenomeSequencing #PandemicResponse #JN1Spread #HealthSecurity #VirusVariant #CDCAdvisory #InfectiousDisease #StayInformed ~PR.152~ED.155~

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