In Pune, samples are sent from the network of private laboratories, apart from municipal and state health authorities. Samples from other places are also sent to Pune's labs and further for genome sequencing, which has helped identify as many as 150 JN.1 variant cases in Pune.
The emergence of JN.1, a new Omicron subvariant, in Kerala raises concerns but not alarm. Learn everything you need to know about JN.1 in this comprehensive guide!
The CDC has issued a detailed note on the latest variant, highlighting how it is different from previous variants and whether it will spread more widely.