35 cases of Covid's JN.1 variant detected in Karnataka: Health Minister

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on December 25 said about 35 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected in the state so far.

A few recent deaths because of comorbidities along with COVID infection, too were found to be infected by JN.1, he said, the new sub-variant's infection spread is neither surprising or a sudden development, and asked people not to worry, but to be cautious and take precautions.

Speaking to reporters here, he said, most of the cases are in Bengaluru, along with places like Mysuru among others.

The state government's Cabinet sub-committee will meet tomorrow to discuss the recommendations made by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on further measures to be taken to manage COVID-19 situation in the state.

Suggesting that there is no need to worry about JN.1 cases, the Minister reiterated there are no restrictions or guidelines regarding any activities or celebrations like New Year or gathering of people, anywhere.

Pointing out that most of the cases according to his information were under home isolation and a very few were in hospital, Rao said details like age, travel history and the place they belong to will be shared tomorrow.