Karnataka: 35 cases of Covid's JN.1 variant in state, says Health Minister

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said about 35 cases of Covid19 subvariant JN1 have been detected in the state so farA few recent deaths because of comorbidities along with Covid infection too were found to be infected by JN1 he said the new subvariants infection spread is neither surprising or a sudden development and asked people not to worry but to be cautious and take precautionsWe will share the detailed information tomorrow exact figures along with the breakup as we have the Covid related cabinet subcommittee meeting According to the report we have got there are around 35 JN1 positive cases in the state Rao saidSpeaking to reporters here he said most of the cases are in Bengaluru along with places like Mysuru among othersThis was expected as JN1 is most prevalent and is spreading across the world now The WHO central government and the state government has been speaking about JN1 infectionswe had information about JN1 infections but for confirmation genome sequencing was done and through that we have come to know about 35 cases he said adding that the exact ratio and details will be shared laterThe state governments Cabinet subcommittee will meet tomorrow to discuss the recommendations made by the Technical Advisory Committee TAC on further measures to be taken to manage Covid19 situation in the stateSuggesting that there is no need to worry about JN1 cases the Minister reiterated there are no restrictions or guidelines regarding any activities or celebrations like New Year or gathering of people anywhereAnyhow the cabinet subcommittee will discuss tomorrow the recommendations made by the TAC and decide what further measures need to be taken and will let you know As of now there are no guidelines restricting any activities or celebrations or gathering of people he addedPointing out that most of the cases according to his information were under home isolation and a very few were in hospital Rao said details like age travel history and the place they belong to will be shared tomorrowWithout sharing further details he said a few recent deaths because of comorbidities along with Covid infection they too were found to be infected by JN1Reiterating that JN1 infections were expected Rao said no one should feel that it is a surprise or a sudden developmentexisting guidelines to control its spread are continuing as of now in case any changes are made they will be made known No need to worry but remain cautious and take precautionsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever