34 JN.1 Covid virus variant cases confirmed in Karnataka

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Bengaluru, Dec 25, 2023: Three people died after 34 cases of the JN.1 variant of Covid-19 were detected in Karnataka, as per the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services.

 

Of the 34 cases in the state, 20 cases have been reported in Bengaluru, four cases in Mysuru, three in Mandya and one case each from Ramanagara, Bengaluru Rural, Kodagu and Chamaraja Nagara.

Out of 192 samples submitted, results of 60 samples of genome sequencing are available till date. The results of the remaining positive cases will be available by Wednesday, as per the Health Department.

In view of the increased incidence of the Covid-19 cases in neighbouring Kerala and Tamil Nadu, necessary precautionary measures are being taken up in Karnataka.

Courtesy: India Today