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COVID-19 cases surge in India again: Is it time for booster jabs?

India has recorded over 4,000 active COVID-19 cases. About 69 JN.1 sub-variant infections have also been detected across the country. Now, people are wondering if they should get another booster dose of vaccine to fight this resurgence

This Week in Explainers: Is JN.1 variant becoming the Grinch who will steal Christmas?

COVID-19 is back to haunt us with the JN.1 strain, a subvariant of Omicron. India has detected several cases. But is another wave coming this holiday season? We explain in our weekly roundup and look at other big stories from the country

Covid cases in India: 22 cases of JN.1 variant detected till Thursday

India saw a single-day rise of 640 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before, according to Union Health Ministry data on Friday.

We expect more JN.1 COVID cases as transmissibility is high: Kerala Health Minister

Talking about COVID-19 situation in her state, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said, 'We have found a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. There is nothing to worry about'

Could JN.1 COVID variant affect your holiday travel? Where are cases rising in India, world?

As millions are set to travel within India and across the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The JN.1 subvariant has been detected in Goa, Rajasthan, and Kerala in India, popular tourist destinations. Singapore, the UK and the US are also seeing a surge

1 state, multiple outbreaks: Why Kerala is often the first to record diseases

Kerala recorded India’s first JN.1 COVID sub-variant in a woman at the beginning of this month. Earlier, the state also recorded the first cases of Nipah virus, Monkeypox and other diseases. Experts note that its geography and population have played a part in its ability to catch these strains

More JN.1 infections in India: Is India on the cusp of another COVID wave?

India has recorded a high of 614 COVID cases in the last 24 hours, of which 21 have been identified to be of the JN.1 sub-variant. The rise in infections has prompted the Centre and states to increase their vigilance and testing. The situation has led to many asking – is another COVID wave coming?

In Graphics | JN.1 is causing jitters in India. But should you worry?

Nearly two dozen cases of the sub-variant, a descendant of Omicron, have been found across three states. This, as India recorded 614 new coronavirus infections in a day — the highest since 21 May, while the active cases have increased to 2,311. Here's what you need to know

JN.1 COVID strain a ‘variant of interest’: What are its symptoms?

The WHO has termed the JN.1 strain as a ‘variant of interest’. The new sub-variant is easily transmissible, leading to an uptick in cases in the country and the world over. Doctors have said that while the sickness carries the regular signs of COVID, some may complain of nausea

Can JN.1 COVID variant play partypooper in India this holiday season?

With the detection of the JN.1 subvariant in India and a surge in COVID cases, authorities are on high alert. The Centre has urged states to ramp up testing and surveillance. Karnataka has imposed a mask mandate on the elderly and people with co-morbidities. Will this hurt the festive mood?