Amid the current surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country, a 47-year-old woman dies from the infection in Gurugram. As per an official, this is the first COVID-19-related death in the district in the past six months. It is also reported that the deceased was also battling several comorbidities including high blood pressure, and diabetes among the rest. She was admitted to a private hospital and was being treated for her condition for six days prior to her death.
Rising COVID Cases In Gurugram
Two new cases of COVID-19 infection have been reported in Gurugram on Monday. As per the health department, the two women, 35 and 57, have tested positive for the infection soon after returning from Mumbai. After their journey, their health went down and the reports came back positive when they got the tests done. It is being reported both the women are showing mild symptoms and hence, are instructed to stay in home isolation.
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Covid Update In India
As per the Union Health Ministry, a total of 573 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been registered in the country in the past 24 hours, increasing the number of active cases to 4,565. According to the latest data, two deaths have also been reported, one in Karnataka and Haryana each.
JN.1 Sub-Variant Cases
Till now, a total of 263 cases of the newly discovered sub-variant of COVID-19, JN.1 have been recorded in the country. This new sub-variant is believed to be the reason for this sudden spike in the active cases of the infection in the country. Based on its rapidly increasing spread, the WHO (World Health Organisation) has classified JN.1 as a separate ‘variant of interest’ as opposed to their earlier decision of classifying it under its parent lineage, BA.2.86. Despite the fact that it is spreading at a faster rate, WHO has claimed that this new variant poses a relatively ‘low’ global public health risk.