With one Covid-19-death rising in Thane and cases across different states in India, a key question emerges: How serious is the new JN.1 variant of the Coronavirus? On May 24, there are a total of 18 active Covid-19 patients in Thane, 273 in Kerala, 35 in Karnataka with 32 in Bengaluru alone, 23 fresh cases are registered in Delhi, one each in Hyderabad and Noida, among others. Covid-19 cases have also risen in Southeast Asia. Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and China recently reported an increase in Coronavirus cases. As concerns about the rising Covid-19 cases in India grow, here is a look at how serious the new tribe is and what you can do to remain protected. Jn.1, a Covid-19 variant and the BA.2.86 sub-variant of Omicron Lineage is usually credited with the increase in Covid cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified it as a ‘variant of interest’ but not a ‘concern’. At present, ‘lf.7’ and ‘nb.1.8’ – both descendants of the ‘JN.1’ variant – the most important variants of the Covid -19 – which spread virus in Singapore. The variants together are responsible for more than two -thirds of the locally consecutive cases. How serious is Covid-19 variant Jn.1? Doctors in the national capital have requested the public not to panic about Covid-19 cases related to the JN.1 variant distributed in India. According to Pti, doctors said that the tribe is “not serious” and that most patients only experience mild symptoms. Health experts said most cases showed no sign of serious illness, though spread. They warned that although the tribe is ‘very transferable’, the symptoms usually remain soft. In Delhi, all 23 patients reported only mild symptoms of the new variant and quarantined their homes. The news agency also spoke to a number of medical experts about the new variant. Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA JDN) national spokesman, Dr. Dhruv Chauhan, said that people do not have to panic about the JN.1 variant. “It is not a deadly variant, and it is always better to take precautions such as maintaining hand hygiene, where necessary masks, such as in hospitals or crowded places and to follow respiratory hygiene. It is also important to have your symptoms examined by a qualified doctor,” Dr Chauhan said. He also tried to remind that panic and chaos create more health issues than the disease itself. Dr Aviral Mathur, co -consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said: “This tribe is very transferable, although symptoms usually remain soft.” Menu Singh, director of Rishikesh Aiims, said this variant of Covid is not very harmful, but people should be careful. What to do if Covid cases rise? Dr Mathur said prevention is key. Wear a properly equipped mask when physical distance is not possible and in poorly ventilated settings. Make sure your mask covers your nose, mouth and chin. Hand hygiene is important. Use a hand -sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water. Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue if you cough or sneeze. Discard the tissues used immediately and clean hands regularly. Avoid unnecessary travel if you are bad. “Make sure your vaccinations, including booster doses, are up to date,” he added.
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