Now only a few days are left before the beginning of the year 2024, in such a situation, while on one hand the country and the world are ready to immerse themselves in the celebrations of the New Year, on the other hand, due to the arrival of the new variant of Corona, an atmosphere of fear is being created among the people. Along with the fear of Corona infection, many questions are arising in the minds of people preparing for the New Year Party. If you are also in such a dilemma then this article of ours is for you.

We took complete information about the new variant of Corona and its prevention from health expert DrSohiniSengupta. We are conveying this information to you through this article so that your New Year celebrations do not get spoiled due to the fear of Corona.

How deadly is the new variant of Corona?

People who are afraid of the new variant of Corona should first know about it. Let us tell you that the new variant of Corona, JN.1, is part of the 'Omicron' sub-variant, which has knocked in many states of our country. According to the data released till December 26, a total of 109 cases of this new variant JN.1 have been reported in the country. Among these, a maximum 36 cases have been reported from Gujarat, while 34 cases have been reported in Karnataka, 14 in Goa, 9 in Maharashtra, 6 in Kerala, 4 in Rajasthan, 4 in Tamil Nadu and 2 in Telangana.

Now if we talk about how deadly this new variant of Corona is, then according to experts, the death rate among the people infected with it is very low. However this can be dangerous for comorbidity patients. Let us tell you that the category of comorbidity includes those people who have more than one serious health problem at the same time. DrSohiniSengupta says that infection with the new variant can also be fatal for people suffering from serious diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Therefore, there is a need to protect against its infection as much as possible.

Symptoms of new variant of corona

Talking about the symptoms of the new variant of Corona, the symptoms of cough, cold, sore throat, headache, insomnia and anxiety are seen in the infected person. In such a situation, if you are facing any of these problems then you must get the Covid test done. Let us tell you that RT-PCR or rapid antigen test effectively identifies possible infections.

Guidelines for new variants of Corona

Given the new variant of Corona, the governments of different states of the country have issued guidelines under which people have been advised to wear masks and avoid going to crowded places. Now let's talk about how people attending New Year parties or any group event can protect themselves from Corona, then these tips given by our health expert Dr. SohiniSengupta can be useful for them.

Covid test is necessary

If you are planning to attend the New Year party, then first of all you should get the Covid test done as a precaution. Especially as soon as you notice any of the symptoms of the new variant of Corona mentioned by experts, you should get RT-PCR or rapid antigen test done. So that infection can be prevented in other people and you can take treatment before corona takes serious form.

Don't forget to wear a mask

You must have chosen the dress for the New Year party, but do not forget to wear a mask with it. The risk of Covid infection increases significantly in parties organized in places like hotels, resorts, clubs, lounges, bars or restaurants. Therefore, to avoid participating in such events, it is important to wear a mask.

Use handwash and sanitizer

People attending the party must keep in mind the general guidelines of COVID-19 like cleanliness. You must keep handwash and sanitiser with you and keep using them from time to time between parties.

Ensure vaccination

Before enjoying the party, you should ensure that you have taken both doses of the vaccine along with the booster dose.

Apart from these, organizers organizing a new party must take some precautions while choosing the venue. For example, if the party is indoors then take care of ventilation there. Also, choose the venue according to the number of people so that people can avoid crowds and follow social distancing.

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