Covid: First case of JN.1 variant in Delhi

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 28, 2023
New Delhi reports first case of JN.1, a sub variant of Omicron, confirmed through genome sequencing. The patient, a 52-year-old woman, recovered completely and was discharged from ILBS hospital. The city currently has 30 active cases with a Covid positivity rate of around 1%. At least 400 RT-PCR tests are conducted daily. AIIMS...

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Published on December 28, 2023 -  02:03
AIIMS Delhi Issues COVID-19 Protocols Amid Detection of JN.1 Variant| Oneindia News
AIIMS Delhi issues COVID-19 patient handling guidelines following the city's first case of the JN.1 coronavirus variant. The directives include a screening OPD in the Emergency Department and designated beds for seriously ill patients. Rooms in specific wards will cater to Covid-positive patients, with plans for air purifying filters. #Covid19 #Coronavirus #Pandemic #JN1Variant #Omicron #Coranaviruspandemic #WHO #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.102~

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