JN.1’s peak is expected in the coming days, and looks similar to Omicron which settled down within two months. “The government has already held meetings with all state health ministers. The situation is absolutely under control," state health minister Veena George said. “Also, the number of deaths that has been reported is owing to co-morbidities and there is little connection to covid-19. The cases are all under home isolation, only one 80-year-old lady had to be admitted in hospital, but she has been discharged," state health secretary Arun Kumar said.

Source: Mint December 23, 2023 06:17 UTC