Out of 3,783 responses, 23% indicated that ‘four or more individuals’ in their household have one or more Covid/ viral fever symptoms; 23% said ‘two-three members’; 8% hinted at one person, and 46% stated no one
Karnataka has made COVID tests mandatory for those with ILI or SARI symptoms, with a helpline launching soon. The positivity rate in the state remains at 3.82%.
Stating that neighbouring Kerala has started seeing a downward trend in Covid cases, he said he has asked officials to keep a close watch on those who are Covid positive.
Covid-19 JN.1 New Cases LIVE: On Sunday, Maharashtra reported 131 new cases of COVID-19, according to the health department. However, the count of individuals infected with the JN.1 variant remains at 10. The Public Health Department of Maharashtra indicates that 80,23,576 COVID-19 patients have successfully recovered, resulting in a state recovery rate of 98.17 percent. The case fatality rate in Maharashtra stands at 1.81 percent, with 81,72,836 positive cases out of 8,76,33,748 laboratory samples tested, accounting for 9.33 percent.Since January 1, 2023, Maharashtra has recorded 137 COVID-19 deaths, with 70.80 percent occurring in individuals over 60 years of age. Among the deceased, 84 percent had comorbidities, while 16 percent did not.In a separate update, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj reported 10 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours in the capital, with no instances of the new variant detected. Minister Bhardwaj noted a pattern where an increase in Corona cases in South
Covid-19 JN.1 Subvariant New Cases Live News Updates: With Odisha reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases this month, the state government has asked all government-run medical colleges and chief district medical officers to increase surveillance, testing and preparedness for potential surge of the virus.Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra in a letter to all medical colleges and CDMOs said: "The recent rise in COVID-19 cases across India necessitates immediate and proactive measures to combat any surge in COVID-19 cases in the state. In continuation of the earlier communication, you are requested to implement the action points given therein and to remain alert to meet any exigency".The state government said that ILI (influenza-like illness), and SARI (severe acute respiratory infection) surveillance should be increased and testing to be made available in every health institution.For those found positive, it said home isolation protocol is to be strictly followed and necessary treat