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COVID-19 Cases In India Live Updates: 21-Year-Old Dies of COVID In Thane, Fourth Fatality In Maharashtra

The surge in Covid cases in South Asia is likely being driven by the spread of the JN.1 variant (a sub-variant of Omicron). Experts said while the variant is quite "active", it has not been classified as a "variant of concern" yet by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

COVID-19 Live Updates In India: Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi See Spike In Cases; Hospitals On High Alert, Prepare For Surge

COVID-19 Cases In India Live Updates: After a brief pause, COVID-19 is back with another variant JN.1. Fresh cases have been going up in parts of India, prompting some states to start preparations for the availability of beds, oxygen, medicines and vaccines to tackle any further surge in infections.

Among states and UTs that have reported cases are Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi, which logged 23 infections on Friday and issued an advisory to hospitals.

Amid growing concerns, hospitals across these affected regions have been advised to ramp up their readiness. Delhi's Health Department issued an advisory to ensure the availability of oxygen beds, oximeters, and emergency response teams. "Hospitals are fully equipped and ready. We have asked medical superintendents to be vigilant. Eight senior health officials are visiting hospitals daily to oversee preparations," said Dr. Singh. Stay tuned with us for all the latest health news and developments from around the world.

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