A health department bulletin said 14,790 coronavirus tests were conducted during the day, comprising 12,369 Rapid Antigen Tests and 2,421 through the RT-PCR method. The recovery rate in the state is 98.17 per cent, while the fatality rate stands at 1.81 per cent, as per the bulletin.
COVID JN.1 Variant: India faces a fresh COVID challenge with the emergence of the JN.1 variant, recording 602 new cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours. Dr. Sapna Yadav sheds light on the variant s characteristics, emphasising preventive measures. Let s delve into the latest developments and understand the importance of vaccination, hygiene, and informed decision-making.
The Leh district administration has ordered mandatory mask-wearing in public places due to rising COVID-19 cases. The District Disaster Management Authority CEO, Santosh Sukhadeve, urged people to maintain social distancing and avoid unnecessary gatherings. Heads of departments and sub-divisional magistrates will ensure compliance.