India has reported 702 new COVID-19 infections and six deaths, raising concerns about the JN.1 variant recently identified in New Delhi. The active caseload stands at 4,097, with Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and New Delhi each reporting a death in the past 24 hours. Classified as a variant of interest by the WHO, JN.1 is a sub-lineage of Omicron, showing high transmissibility but generally resulting in mild symptoms similar to a common cold. India has reported a total of 109 JN.1 cases, with Gujarat and Karnataka having the highest numbers.
India records 702 new COVID-19 cases amidst concerns over JN.1 variant.
