Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant urged states to implement public health measures amid the upcoming festive season. India recorded 628 new cases, with 4,054 active cases. The JN.1 sub-variant emerged in Luxembourg and is a descendant of the SARS COV2 BA.2.86 lineage.
Pathanamthitta, Dec 17 (PTI) Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday said the Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 that has been detected in the state was not a cause for concern.
India News: Kerala reports detection of Covid-19 sub-variant JN 1 in a 79-year-old woman with mild symptoms. Over 90% of current Covid-19 cases in India are mild.