All JN.1 cases were found to be mild and all of them have recovered without any complications,” the Ministry said. Paul added that India has detected 21 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant JN.1 till now, and about 91%-92% of those infected are opting for home-based treatment. “Nineteen cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been traced in Goa, and one each in Kerala and Maharashtra. “Based on the available evidence, the additional global public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently evaluated as low. Reiterating that the COVID-19 issue is not over yet, the Ministry has requested States to monitor emerging evidence of COVID-19 cases, symptoms, and case severity, to plan appropriate public health responses.

Source: The Hindu December 20, 2023 15:46 UTC