Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : December 22, 2023 12:15 PM IST
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A 54-year-old Noida resident has tested positive for COVID-19, in the first case of the infection in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar after several months, officials said on Thursday. "His test sample has been sent to Delhi for genome sequencing. The result is awaited," Gautam Buddh Nagar Chief Medical Officer Dr Sunil Sharma said.
According to the officials, the patient, a resident of Sector 36, recently returned from Nepal. He works at a private company in Gurgaon and is currently in home isolation. A health official said the patient's sample has been sent for genome sequencing and the result is awaited.
Besides Noida, Ghaziabad has reported three cases so far amid the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. All the infected individuals are isolating at home.
As India sees a sudden spike in the daily COVID-19 cases, experts urged everyone to remain vigilant about the common signs and symptoms of the new virus variant which is spreading rapidly. Here are the top 5 signs that you may notice after getting infected by the JN.1 variant of COVID-19:
Apart from these, some of the most common and classic signs of the virus infection include:
With the emergence of the new JN.1 variant of the coronavirus has caused a recent spike in Covid-19 cases across the world, including India, most states are considering the genome sequencing of all positive infection cases to detect early transmission. India on Friday lodged 328 new Covid infections.
Taking cognizance of the worsening situation in the country, the health department has urged citizens to follow COVID-19 protocol, wear face masks, and use hand sanitizers. Experts are also urging people to maintain social distancing as the holiday season approaches.
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