Despite the declining numbers, the emergence of the new JN.1 sub-variant, a descendent of the Omicron subvariant known as BA.2.86 or Pirola, has raised concerns. Kerala was the first state to report a case of this new variant.
The new cases have pushed the active caseload to 4,309, the data updated at 8 am stated. The country also reported three new deaths due to the virus, with one fatality each in Kerala, Karnataka, and Bihar.
India experienced a single-day increase in Covid-19 infections, with active cases reaching 3,742. A new strain, "JN.1," has been detected, but it is not driving the surge. From November to now, only 22 cases have been reported, less than 1%. Experts say there is no increase in hospitalization, severity, or fatalities.