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“It is gradually becoming dominant”: Former AIIMS Director on COVID JN.1 variant

On December 8, the first case of JN.1 variant was reported in Kerala. Since then testing and surveillance have increased. So far, 22 cases of JN.1 variant have been reported in the country. The variant is spreading faster and has already been detected in several other countries including the US…

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

How to keep kids safe with rising COVID cases

COVID cases are increasing sharply. A total of 752 COVID cases have been reported in India in the last 24 hours. While experts say there is no need to worry, as the new JN.1 variant keeps spreading across countries, it is imperative to keep kids and elderly people safe from…

The Times of India · Dec 24, 2023

Telangana logs 12 COVID-19 positive cases on Saturday

every day.Telangana reports 12 COVID-19 cases, 1 recovery; 38 active cases in State.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Maharashtra records 35 fresh COVID-19 cases

As on December 23, there were 103 active cases in the State

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

State seeks COVID-19 TAC’s recommendations on vaccination guidelines

Health Department seeks COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee's recommendations on guidelines for vaccination drive in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Minister takes officials to task for pathetic condition of Koppal district hospital

Annoyed by the reports on the dismal state of the district hospital attached to Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) at the meeting that he convened to discuss the measures to be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Koppal on Saturday, district in-charge Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi took officials,…

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Winter Break Nightmare: Triple-Demic Overwhelms Children's Hospitals Nationwide

Winter break is here, but watch out for the triple-demic hitting families hard. RSV, flu, and COVID-19 cases are on the rise, making it vital to be aware o...

Top News · Dec 23, 2023

New COVID variant dominant in U.S.

Health experts monitoring JN.1 say it may not cause as much damage as previous waves but it could still be severe

Salon · Dec 23, 2023

District administration, Health Department ready to tackle COVID-19 variant JN.1

The district administration and Health Department are ready to tackle the COVID-19 variant JN.1 in Yadgir district. The district had faced oxygen shortage during the second wave last year. Therefore, the administration has asked the department to ensure oxygen, beds and other necessary arrangements after reports of the virus spreading came…

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023