India jumps to 9th globally in JN.1 COVID infections
India's SARS-COV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a network of laboratories that monitors variants of virus, maintains there is no need for panic
India's SARS-COV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a network of laboratories that monitors variants of virus, maintains there is no need for panic
The Union Health Ministry has asked all eight state governments to institute prompt and effective public health measures
Besides India, countries such as South Korea, France, Japan, Germany, and Mexico continue to experience a Covid upsurge.
The tests will have to be taken within 72 hours before the journey begins. The new rule has been made applicable from January 1, 2023.
All positive samples will also be sent for genomic testing at the designated Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) laboratory network.
The decision comes after the Centre received requests for the early administration of the precautionary Covid vaccine as many countries have made it mandatory.
India has learned a lot and is in a stronger and better position to face any future wave or future pandemics, says Adar Poonawalla.
The daily positivity rate has come down to just over 5.02% and the weekly positivity rate has come down to 8.30%.
Karnataka logged over 47,000 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, including over 30,000 cases reported in Bengaluru.
Omicron cases in the country have also increased to 8,209, an increase of 6.02% since yesterday.