With one Covid-19 death announced in Thane and cases growing in several countries in India, there is a key question: how serious is the new variant of the coronavirus Jn.1? Since May 24, he has been in Thane, 273 in Kerala, 35 in Karnataka, a total of 18 active patients with COVID-19, with 32 in Bengalur, 23 fresh cases were registered in Delhi, each in Hyderabad and Noida.
Covid-19 cases also increased in Southeast Asia. Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and China have recently reported an increase in Coronavir cases. With increasing concern in growing cases of Covid-19 in India, there is a look at how serious the new strain is and what you can do to stay protected.
Jn.1, variant COVID-19 and BA.2.86 Subvariant Omicron Lineage, is usually attributed to the increase in Covid cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) categorized it as a “variant of interest”, but not “concerns”.
Currently, the main variants of Covid -19 – causing the circulation of the virus in Singapore, “LF.7” and ‘NB.1.8’ – both descendants of the ‘Jn.1’ variant. The variants together represent more than two -thirds of locally sequential cases.
How serious is the COVID-19 jn.1 variant?
Doctors in the capital of the National City urged the public not to panic over Covid-19 cases associated with the Jn.1 variant, which circulates in India.
According to PTI, doctors said the trunk is not “serious” and most patients only experience mild symptoms.
Health experts said that most cases did not show any signs of serious illness, even if they spread. They warned that while the trunk is “highly portable”, the symptoms mostly remain mild.
In Delhi, all 23 patients reported only mild symptoms of the new variant and were in their homes in quarantine.
The news agency also spoke with a number of healthcare workers about new variants.
Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA JDN) National spokesman Dr. Dhruv Chauhan said that people do not have to panic about Jn.1.
“It is not a deadly variant and it is always better to take measures, such as maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks, such as hospitals or crowded areas and respiratory hygiene.
He also tried to recall that panic and chaos create more health problems than the disease itself.
Dr. Aviral Mathur, an associated consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said: “This trunk is highly portable, although symptoms mostly remain mild.”
The director of Rishikesh Aiims Meen Singh said that this variant Covida is not very harmful, but people should be careful.
What to do like Covid Cases Spike?
Dr. Mathur said that prevention is crucial.
If physical distance is not possible to wear a properly mounted mask and in poorly ventilated settings.
Make sure the mask covers the nose, mouth and chin.
Hand hygiene is important. Use disinfectants on your hand or wash your hands with soap and water.
When coughing or sneezing, cover the mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue. Immediately dispose of the tissue used and clean your hands regularly.
Avoid unnecessary travel if you are well.
“Make sure your vaccination, including fitness doses, is up to date,” he added.
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