Singapore's Minister for Health Ong Ye Kunga said that COVID-19 cases in the country have 'potentially peaked' in the country, but stressed that no additional measures would be required. COVID-19 cases from 10,726 infections in the week of Nov 12-18, to 58,300 in the week of December 10-16.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, and top government officials. Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Pratyay Amrit said two cases of the JN.1 variant have so far been detected in the state.
COVID-19 omicron variant: According to Union Health Ministry data, India today recorded 640 fresh COVID infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before.
Three people, including a baby, was infected with COVID-19 in West Bengal, however, it is yet to be ascertained if the trio were infected with the latest JN.1 strain of the virus.
A spike in Covid cases has been witnessed in some states, especially Kerala after a new strain JN.1 was discovered. Covid cases in several countries have been on an upward trajectory in the past few weeks.
India has lately witnessed a sudden spike in the COVID cases. As many as 594 new COVID infections were recorded yesterday in the country. In the wake of the spike, the Delhi government has decided to send the samples for RT-PCR test and genome sequencing.
The rise of JN.1 sub-variant cases is a reminder that the pandemic is far from over. While there is currently limited data on JN.1, it is important to continue monitoring its spread and meanwhile, we must all continue to do our part in preventing the spread.
The number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 211. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,37,414 till date.
West Bengal Health Department remains vigilant amid the nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases. Affirming their commitment, officials will continue surveillance for influenza-like illness and respiratory infections.
BJP councillor Amit Tyagi is a resident of Shastri Nagar in Ghaziabad. His family members have travel history to Dubai and now they will also be tested.
COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1: The vast majority of the growing cases in the city-state are infected by the JN.1 variant, the ministry said. The first JN.1 case in India was detected in a sample taken from a 79-year-old woman in Kerala with mild symptoms on December 8.
The news of 292 fresh cases and three deaths in Kerala yesterday is a wake-up call for all of us. It reminds us that the fight against Covid-19 is far from over and we must continue to take necessary precautions.
The virtual review meeting included participation from health ministers and additional chief principal secretaries (Health) from all states and Union Territories. Representatives from relevant Union ministries and departments were also present.
The number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 112. With that, the total number of cases under this category rose to 68,36,979 till date, as per the Health Ministry website.
Singapore Health Ministry has announced the opening of a second COVID-19 treatment facility at Singapore Expo Hall 10 this weekend to increase the number of beds for COVID-19 patients. Their doctors will decide if they should be admitted.
The emergence of the JN.1 variant in Kerala serves as a reminder that the pandemic is far from over and we must remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions. The central government's advisory to all states is a timely step in preventing the spread of this new variant in the country.
The emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, in Kerala has sparked concern and raised the alarm for health authorities. Everyone must continue following COVID-19 protocols to protect themselves from this new variant and help prevent its further mutation into potentially more dangerous strains.
The Union health ministry is conducting a mock drill across health facilities in the state until December 18 to assess public health and hospital preparedness.
A case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN. 1 has been detected in Kerala as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).
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