First JN.1 Covid case in Delhi, no need to panic, says Health Minister
Earlier today, Delhi reported the first case of JN.1 variant infection
New Delhi: After the national capital reported its first case of JN.1 variant infection, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that there is no need to panic and that it only causes mild sickness.
Earlier today, Delhi reported the first case of JN.1 variant infection.
Meanwhile, a total of 109 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country as of December 26, Health Ministry sources said on Wednesday.
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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