India reported 260 new COVID cases, including one death in Kerala, where the JN.1 subvariant was recently detected. The center issued an advisory for heightened vigilance, emphasizing increased testing and genome sequencing. INSACOG Chief Dr. NK Arora clarified the Kerala death, attributing it to underlying health conditions. He assured the public about the JN.1 subvariant, underscoring INSACOG's monitoring efforts.