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19 more sequences of JN.1 covid variant found

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Central government forum of labs, has found 19 sequences of BA.2.86 (nicknamed Pirola) descendant JN.1 - one from Maharashtra and 18 from Goa - after the subvariant was first detected in Kerala a few days ago. Experts flagged this subvariant, believed to have been causing a rise in Covid cases in various countries, including the US. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, National Indian Medical Association (IMA) Covid Task Force. According to official, a recent fatality in Kerala resulted not only from Covid but also from a combination of pre-existing health conditions.
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