JN.1 subvariant: Manipur reports first case of Covid-19 infection

JN.1 subvariant: Following the increase in JN.1 subvariant, Manipur reported a fresh case of Covid-19 after a prolonged period without new infections. 

The individual who has been reported positive for Covid-19 hails from Paomata in Senapati district and had travelled from Delhi to Dimapur by air and subsequently from Dimapur to Senapati by road.

The exact virus variant remains undetermined, as samples have been sent for genome sequencing to ascertain more details. Authorities are closely monitoring the - situation to prevent any potential spread of the virus.

The surge in Covid-19 cases has become a new concern in the country with the emergence of sub-variant JN.1 and various states reporting fresh cases.

According to the latest update of Union Health Ministry, India reported 798 new Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours, pushing the active caseload to 4,091, accompanied by five fatalities. 

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The spread of the JN.1 sub-variant has been observed in nine states and Union territories, including Kerala, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Delhi, as per the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). The Consortium's data revealed 141 recorded Covid cases in December and 16 cases in November linked to the JN.1 variant.

The JN.1 sub-variant is a descendant of the Omicron subvariant known as BA.2.86 or Pirola. The first case of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19 was reported in Kerala. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified JN.1 as a variant of interest, distinct from its parent lineage BA.2.86. However, the global health body emphasised that the overall risk posed by JN.1 remains low based on current evidence. 
 

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