COVID-19 cases surge in India, New variant less severe
The risk of corona is increasing in India, with 257 active cases. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and other states are increasing cases but not severe symptoms. New cases have been found in Gurugram and Faridabad. The JN.1 variant of Corona is less severe. According to China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention, corona cases have surpassed last summer's figures.
The threat of COVID-19 is on the rise in various countries, including India. The virus is now becoming more prevalent in several Indian states. The new wave of COVID-19 is intensifying particularly in Asian nations.
This wave began in regions like Hong Kong, Singapore, and various parts of China, and is now spreading to India. In this context, let's examine the current number of active cases in India. There have been 257 cases of coronavirus reported in India.
Cases Found All Over India
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in India, affecting states such as Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. However, the patients are not experiencing any severe symptoms. In Faridabad-Gurugram, three new cases have been identified, while Maharashtra has reported 26 new cases and Gujarat 15. The JN.1 variant of the coronavirus is less severe.
New cases reported in Gurugram
A 31-year-old woman who came back from Mumbai has been diagnosed with an infection in Gurugram. The variant was detected in a 62-year-old man. Neither of the patients had traveled anywhere. Both are under observation in isolation. Additionally, a security guard in Faridabad has also tested positive for Covid.
Gujarat reports 15 new cases
Gujarat has identified 15 new Covid cases of the Omicron variant, with thirteen in Ahmedabad and one in Rajkot. The Gujarat Health Department attributes these cases in India to the rising numbers in countries such as Singapore, Thailand, and China. However, all patients are in stable condition. Since January, Maharashtra has recorded 132 cases, with 126 of them in Mumbai.
Active cases increased in Singapore
In Singapore, the number of coronavirus cases has risen to approximately 14,200 within a week, with daily increases ranging from 100 to 133 cases. The 'LF.7' and 'NB.1.8' strains of the virus are spreading in the region. Meanwhile, in China, the number of coronavirus cases has doubled compared to the previous week. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China, the current figures have exceeded those recorded last summer.