NEW DELHI
New type of corona virus JN1 has spread panic in India. 358 new cases have been reported in last 24 hours, out of which 21 are related to the new type. According to the national news agency, 3000 new cases of corona virus have been reported across the country so far.
In view of the increasing gravity of the situation, states have been directed to be vigilant. In a statement issued by the Indian Ministry of Health, it has been said that the first case of the new type of corona virus, JN1, was reported in the southern state of Kerala. Three deaths have been reported in Kerala.
Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are among the states that have reported cases of JN1. Statement further said that the number of deaths due to corona virus in India is 5 lacs 33 thousand, 327.
Number of Indian citizens affected by different types of corona virus has now reached more than 4 crore 44 lacs 70 thousand. The recovery rate is 98.81 percent. The statement said that all states were urged to remain alert so that the new type of corona virus does not take a dangerous form.
Further said in statement that a special exercise should be conducted every three months at the central and state levels to help prevent possible attacks of the coronavirus.
Experts of the Ministry of Health have said that the new type of corona virus is in the initial stage. There is no need for the nation to be too pessimistic, but it is necessary to be cautious. People avail all available government treatment facilities.
NITI Aayog’s Dr. VK Paul has said that 98 percent of patients with new cases of corona virus are preferring to be treated at home. They should follow the instructions of experts.
JN1 is a sub-variant of the Covid variant Omicron that came to light two years ago.
