After the JN.1 variant was detected in Kerala, COVID testing and surveillance have increased in the country. India recorded 423 COVID cases on Saturday which includes 22 cases of JN.1 variant. As is evident from the behavior of COVID variants in the past, with each mutation the rate of transmission and infection tends to strengthen for this virus.
Given the festive season has already begun, it is extremely important to take care of those who are older and those who have chronic diseases like diabetes.
