Corona infection cases in India have been increasing rapidly in the last one and a half months. The highest number of 841 new cases were reported in a single day on December 31, 2023, after which not much surge in infections is being seen. Most of the total active cases (about 92 percent) are recovering with self-isolation and normal treatment.
Recent reports show that the number of daily infected cases is now gradually slowing down. According to the data released by the Union Health Ministry, active cases have now fallen to the lowest level since December 21, 2023. On Thursday, 2,439 active cases of Corona were registered in the country. The Union Health Ministry on Friday said 355 new infections were confirmed in the country in a day and the number of active cases now stands at 2,331.
Health experts say Corona cases are improving, however, it is important to keep in mind that the threat of the JN.1 variant has not yet been reduced. Many states of the country are affected by this. Not only this, media reports show that this variant is rapidly increasing the risks of infection among people in many countries.
In which states JN.1 is most effective
According to information shared by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) on Thursday, the total number of cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 in the country now stands at 1,226. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have reported the highest number of cases so far. This variant has been seen in 17 states and union territories. 234 cases of JN.1 sub-variant have been found in Karnataka. It is followed by Andhra Pradesh (189), Maharashtra (170), Kerala (156), West Bengal (96), Goa (90), Tamil Nadu (88) and Gujarat (76).
Advice to monitor cases of infection
This variant has increased in many states of the country but the situation is under control. According to data obtained by PTI, Rajasthan reported 37 cases of the new variant, Telangana 32, Chhattisgarh 25, Delhi 16, Uttar Pradesh 7, Haryana five, Odisha three and Uttarakhand and Nagaland one each. Went.
Given the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, the Center has asked the states and union territories to continuously monitor the infection. States have been urged to continue to follow the revised guidelines for COVID-19 shared by the Health Ministry.
What is the situation like in Delhi-NCR?
To know about the situation of Corona in Delhi, we talked to Dr. M.R. Saif of the Department of Emergency Medicine in a private hospital. Doctors say the situation of Corona here is quite controlled. The JN.1 variant has not been seen increasing much in Delhi-NCR. Even those patients who were confirmed to have the infection have recovered easily through self-isolation and normal treatment.
There is currently no case of infection in our hospital. One patient was admitted in December, although he has now fully recovered.
What is the advice of doctors?
Doctors say fluctuations are being seen continuously in Corona cases. New variants are also emerging, which makes it clear that the virus is in our environment and starts spreading as soon as it gets the opportunity. Daily infection cases have decreased in the country for the last 4-5 days. We need to continue to exercise caution.
Always take care of masks, social distancing, and hand hygiene. It helps protect you from corona and many other types of infectious diseases. The way infections have increased in many countries due to new variants, we always need to remain alert.
(PC: PTI)
