India is grappling with an upsurge in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and the new JN.1 subvariant, with 21 cases reported across the country—19 in Goa, and one each in Kerala and Maharashtra. Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove from the WHO has addressed the situation, and Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya convened a high-level review meeting with health officials nationwide to evaluate the preparedness of health facilities. Union Minister Arjun Munda highlighted the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana's role in healthcare accessibility. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj have both emphasized the importance of continued precautions and monitoring without panic. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has assured that the government has taken necessary measures against the virus, and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav conducted a surprise inspection at a cancer hospital and distributed blankets. Hospitals are preparing to fight the new variant, and the Indian Army is vigilant on the LoC in Baramulla district.
#WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir: A joint operation was launched yesterday in the general area of Surankote and Bafliaz of Poonch and contact with terrorists has been established today. Encounter is underway. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) https://t.co/wjH71WVrnw
#WATCH | Bengaluru: On COVID-19 cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao says, "We are looking into all the aspects. There is no such concern as of now...There is no restriction on movement, stay, travel or functions. People above 60 years of age should be… https://t.co/XCZCJjQgkE
#WATCH | On Covid-19, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, "People need not panic. Precautionary measures have to be taken. People above the age of 60 should wear masks in public spaces. So far, 3 people with co-morbidities have died." https://t.co/lmuHyjnV9S
#WATCH | On preparedness to tackle Covid19, Jt Executive Health Officer of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Daksha Shah says, "There is no case of the latest variant of Covid19 (JN.1) in Mumbai. Yesterday, the Health Commissioner held a meeting with the deans of all… https://t.co/8gdBhgEQDx
#WATCH | On measures to combat Covid19, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa says, "We are taking all precautions. We will ensure that children (in schools) are taken care of. We want to keep things at the cautious -level." https://t.co/x0BlfxzvUn
#WATCH | Bhubaneshwar, Odisha: On six deaths due to diarrhoea in Rourkela, Odisha Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra says, “Situation is now stable and admission has drastically come down. Arrangements have been made and we have mobilized additional manpower and additional… https://t.co/1ob1eAATJW
#WATCH | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, "There is no need to worry regarding COVID. The whole situation has been reviewed. There were five patients in the state until yesterday and all of them are in home isolation. There is nothing to panic about..." https://t.co/4D6pvWhbOs
No need to panic, state fully prepared: Maharashtra Health Minister on new Covid sub-strain Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/rxJNcipQXC #Maharashtra #COVID19 #JN1Variant https://t.co/BiJ6JcdwYV
#India reports 21 cases of #JN1variant of #Covid19 with #Goa recording 19 and one each from #Kerala and #Maharashtra, causing mild symptoms and no panic. https://t.co/7Fl8W9zTac
#India reports 21 cases of #JN1variant of #Covid19 with Goa recording 19 and one each from #Kerala and #Maharashtra, causing mild symptoms and no panic. https://t.co/7Fl8W9zlkE
#WATCH | J&K: Dr Dara Singh, Medical Superintendent, Sri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital, Jammu says, "We have been directed to be fully prepared with all necessary medications available..." (20.12) https://t.co/zZD6OaAjhs https://t.co/FsgKO8psHr
#WATCH | J&K: As the Union Health Ministry issues a fresh alert for the COVID-19 variant (JN.1), Jammu hospitals prepare to fight against the new variant. (20.12) https://t.co/r9ybcswLnh
"It's our responsibility to ensure people staying in night shelters do not face any kind of problem": MP CM Mohan Yadav Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/3ugsYy3AMD #MadhyaPradesh #MohanYadav #NightShelters https://t.co/eTRklCy6F8
#WATCH | J&K: Newly appointed Chief Secretary of J&K, Atal Dulloo received a warm welcome as he arrived at the Secretariat, in Srinagar. (20.12) https://t.co/rLCUkzwppK
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav says, "The cold is increasing. In such a situation, today I meet the patients staying in night shelters, their families and citizens, to know about their well-being. It is the responsibility of all of us to ensure that the people… https://t.co/8NOIdlXxfA https://t.co/qSUr8Jhkff
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav conducted a surprise inspection at the Chief Minister Shelter Home in Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal and distributed blankets here. https://t.co/LiasKoHPfY
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav conducted a surprise inspection at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital in Bhopal and distributed blankets. https://t.co/E8jbPJH5NS
#WATCH | Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta says, "Government of India is also concerned about cases of JN.1 variant that have been reported in several cases of the country. Our Government (Jharkhand Government) is also concerned about it. Together, we will take concrete steps… https://t.co/oILHu2yIff
We have taken the necessary measures regarding Corona. Instructions have been given to the Health Department. The government will take care that it does not increase in any situation: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde https://t.co/WOYgbUomGc
Delhi govt reviewing COVID preparedness of health infrastructure, says AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj amid new surge Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/tFIuvucAbu #AAP #Covid #NewDelhi https://t.co/mccrB24EBh
#WATCH | J&K | Indian Army is vigilant and ready even in the darkness of the night to thwart any kind of cross-border attempts in Uri sector of LoC in Baramulla district. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) https://t.co/MIjGH3xXdN
#WATCH | J&K | Indian Army is vigilant and ready even in the darkness of the night to thwart any kind of cross-border attempts in Uri sector of LoC in Baramulla district. (Visuals deferred by https://t.co/RpBfr8UViA
#WATCH | Odisha Health Minister Niranjan Pujari says, "Union Minister had given the suggestion as COVID cases are rising...We are active and surveillance is being done. 2261 tests were done in the last 7 days but no cases were detected...Our preparedness is in place. We have… https://t.co/cePDoKGPji
#WATCH | Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "Cases of a new variant of Omicron virus are increasing across the world. Cases have been identified in southern states in India too...One of the reasons could be that more testing is done in those states and there is more… https://t.co/MH8HOWeNce
#WATCH | Delhi: NITI Aayog member-Health VK Paul says, "...We are tracking the virus carefully, the JN.1 confirmed in Kerala in 1 case, in 20 other cases in Goa are being tracked, overall 21 cases. This virus subvariant is there in our country. This is the same virus which is… https://t.co/zUoIX5dvmc
#WATCH | Odisha: Director AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Ashutosh Biswas says, "In various states, the new variant JN.1 is coming up...For many days we were Covid free or very minimal cases were noted. Now this new variant is noted in states and there are deaths also but yes I hope enough… https://t.co/do8kst4DXW
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviews COVID surge; Kerala reports deaths, hospitalisations; JN.1 variant; mild cases, minimal impact. https://t.co/BeDBMVF2vr
#WATCH Bengaluru: On Covid-19, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says, "We held a discussion with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and they have asked us to continue preparations, increasing of testing & monitoring...He said there is no need to panic...There are… https://t.co/fD7YienJks
#WATCH | Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi holds a high-level review meeting with all States/UTs on the preparedness of health facilities and services, in view of the recent upsurge in respiratory illnesses such as Influenza-like Illness, Severe Acute… https://t.co/8eksMLaxjL
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya holds a high-level review meeting with Health Ministers & Additional Chief/Principal Secretaries (Health) of all States/UTs on the preparedness of health facilities and services given the recent upsurge in respiratory illnesses such as… https://t.co/eAwbEnPY0v
#WATCH | Union Minister Arjun Munda says, "...Every citizen of the country should be healthy and the government is committed to implementing it on the ground...Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana has been started so that nobody is deprived of any health facilities..." https://t.co/F8vRegrj4R
Dr Maria Van Kerkhove talks about the current surge in respiratory diseases COVID-19 and JN.1 subvariant. WHO continues to assess the situation. Source: World Health Organization (WHO) (YouTube) https://t.co/ED2mywEyx8