Thursday, 28 December 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 has designated cubicles in C6 ward for seriously ill Covid patients. The JN.1 variant causes mild illness, but precautions should be taken by the susceptible population to prevent spread of this virus.
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,...
India reported 841 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, the highest in 227 days, with 4,309 active cases. Three deaths were recorded in Kerala, Karnataka, and Bihar. The surge follows a new variant and..
Physician-researchers report the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis following a COVID-19 infection. A healthy 15-year-old, experiencing respiratory distress nine days..
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..
AIIMS Delhi increases SARI testing; earmarks beds for seriously ill COVID-19 patients. Delhi reports first case of JN.1 variant, a rapidly spreading variant of... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News •DNA
India has reported 702 new Covid-19 cases and 6 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total count to 4,50,10,944 and the death toll to 5,33,346. Delhi... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News