India’s COVID tally surges with 412 new cases, pushing active infections to 4,170.

India’s COVID-19 count rises by 412, pushing active cases to 4,170, as deaths climb to 5,33,337. In Maharashtra, 28 new cases bring active infections to 153, with two in ICU. Karnataka reports 35 cases of JN.1 variant; Health Minister urges caution. Nationally, 63 JN.1 cases, with 628 new cases and 1 death in Kerala. Delhi notes minimal cases, while Maharashtra minister tests positive. WHO advises Southeast Asia to boost surveillance amid rising cases. Thane reports 5 JN.1 cases; global risk remains low, says WHO.

Certainly, here’s a breakdown of the information provided in the news snippets:

1. India’s COVID-19 Update

• New Cases: 412
• Active Infections: 4,170
• Total Deaths: 5,33,337
• New Deaths: 3 (reported from Karnataka)

1. Maharashtra’s COVID-19 Update

• New Cases: 28
• Active Infections: 153
• Home Isolation: 142
• Hospitalized: 11
• ICU Cases: 2

1. JN.1 Variant Cases in Karnataka

• JN.1 Variant Cases: About 35
• Location: Predominantly in Bengaluru and Mysuru

1. JN.1 Variant Cases in India

• JN.1 Variant Cases: 63
• Breakdown by State: 34 (Goa), 9 (Maharashtra), 8 (Karnataka), 6 (Kerala), 4 (Tamil Nadu), 2 (Telangana)

1. India’s COVID-19 Update

• New Cases: 628
• Active Infections: 4,054
• Total Deaths: 5,33,334
• New Deaths: 1 (reported from Kerala)

1. Delhi’s COVID-19 Update

• Delhi Minister’s Statement: Cases increasing more in southern states; Delhi receiving less than 1% cases per day.

1. Maharashtra Minister Tests Positive

• Maharashtra Minister: Dhananjay Munde tests positive for coronavirus.

1. WHO’s Advisory for Southeast Asia

• WHO’s Recommendation: Strengthen surveillance; take protective measures due to rising cases, including JN.1 variant.

1. JN.1 Variant Cases in Thane, Maharashtra

• JN.1 Variant Cases in Thane: 5
• Total Active Cases in Thane: 28

1. Background Information:
   • Rapid spike in COVID-19 cases in India, especially after the emergence of the JN.1 sub-variant.
   • WHO classifies JN.1 as a “variant of interest (VoI)” with potential increased transmission rates.
   • Current data suggests a low global health risk from JN.1.
   • India’s total COVID cases: 4.50 crore (4,50,08,620) with a recovery rate of 98.81%.
   • Recent spike in cases reported on Sunday with 656 new cases.
   • Dr. Randeep Guleria notes that JN.1 is not causing severe infections but is spreading rapidly; symptoms predominantly in the upper airways.

Author: Bharattimes@1