The prevalence of the dominant COVID-19 variant, JN.1, is waning as an emerging subvariant gains ground, signaling a shift in the trajectory of the pandemic. JN.1, which surged in the U.S. late last year, has seen a significant decrease in its contribution to new COVID-19 infections. Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Decline of COVID-19 Variant JN.1 as Emerging Subvariant Takes Hold Read More »
As India grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, official sources have confirmed the emergence of the JN.1 variant. However, reassuringly, the available data suggests that this variant is not causing an exponential rise in new cases, nor is it associated with a surge in hospitalizations and mortality rates. India has experienced …
India Witnesses Third COVID-19 Wave, Officials Confirm JN.1 Variant Impact Read More »
In response to the emergence of the COVID-19 variant JN.1 in India, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya convened a virtual high-level meeting on Wednesday to evaluate the current status and preparedness for the evolving situation. The meeting was attended by MoS (Health) Prof SP Singh Baghel, Health Minister of Uttarakhand Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, ICMR DG …
