CovidConcerns rise as coronavirus cases surge across the country, reaching a seven-month high with 614 cases reported in the last 24 hours, a notable increase from 115 cases on December 6. This marks the highest daily infection count since May 21. The spike has brought attention to the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19, stemming from the Omicron variant’s lineage, which was linked to a surge in infections at the end of 2021.

In Karnataka, intensified testing due to a rise in COVID-19 cases has led to a doubling of reported cases in the last 48 hours, increasing from 28 on Monday to 79 on Wednesday morning. Additionally, one COVID-related death has been reported in the state over the past two days.

NITI Aayog reports 21 cases of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 nationwide. Official sources confirm 19 cases in Goa, one each in Kerala and Maharashtra. A 41-year-old in Maharashtra and a 79-year-old in Kerala tested positive; the latter has fully recovered. In the last two weeks, 16 COVID-19-related deaths occurred, mainly in individuals with serious comorbidities. The World Health Organization classifies JN.1 as a “variant of interest,” noting its rapid spread with a “low” global public health risk. With rising JN.1 cases, understanding its symptoms is crucial:

– Fever
– Runny nose
– Sore throat
– Headaches
– Minor gastrointestinal issues in some cases
– Extreme fatigue
– Exhaustion and muscle weakness