India Faces Rising COVID-19 Cases Amid New Variants
As India grapples with a resurgence of COVID-19, the active case count has surged to 6,815, with 324 new infections reported in the last 24 hours. The situation is particularly dire in kerala, which leads the nation in active cases, recording 2,053. Tragically, three deaths have been reported in Delhi, Kerala, and Jharkhand during this period.
The rise in cases is attributed to the presence of new variants, including the Omicron sub-variant JN-1 and the XFJ variant. According to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium,163 cases of the XFJ variant have been identified across the country,with six cases reported in West Bengal alone. As the nation navigates this challenging landscape, the need for vigilance and adherence to health guidelines has never been more critical.
