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A total of 841 new COVID cases were reported on Sunday, along with three deaths, as per the data from the health ministry.
India logged a total of 841 new COVID cases on Sunday, taking the number of active cases to 4,309, as per the data published by the health ministry. In the last 24 hours, the country reported three deaths—one each from Kerala, Karnataka and Bihar—as per the ministry’s data published at 8 a.m. The Sunday tally of COVID-19 infections is the highest in 227 days and coincides with the New Year celebrations, which poses the risk of fast transmission of the virus.
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Reports on new COVID cases
On May 19, the country had recorded 865 infections. The country was reporting a double-digit number of infections until December 5, but the cases have been witnessing an uptick after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. The number of people who recovered from the disease stands at over 4.4 crore, with a national recovery rate of 98.81 percent, according to the ministry’s website.
Death reports on new COVID cases
On Saturday, 743 cases of coronavirus infection were reported in the country, with the total number of active cases at 3,997, according to the health ministry data. Seven deaths were recorded at the same time—three from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one each from Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu. On Friday, 162 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country, with the highest number reported from Kerala at 83, followed by Gujarat at 34, as per the INSACOG’s data.
Reports state-wise on new COVID cases
The states that detected and reported cases of JN.1 include Kerala (83), Gujarat (34), Goa (18), Karnataka (eight), Maharashtra (seven), Rajasthan (five), Tamil Nadu (four), Telangana (two) and Delhi (one), according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). The country recorded 145 cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19 in December, while 17 such cases were reported in November. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified JN.1 as a separate “variant of interest” given its rapidly-increasing spread, but said it poses a “low” global public health risk.
Frequently asked questions on new COVID cases
How can I prevent COVID and influenza?
Make sure you cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue, discard the tissue, and wash your hands right away. Steer clear of individuals who are confirmed or suspected of having the flu, COVID-19, or RSV, especially in crowded indoor areas. You might want to think about donning a mask.
What is the treatment for Corona flu?
The majority of adults with mild cases of COVID-19 can treat their symptoms similarly to how they would treat a seasonal flu: stay home and rest, take ibuprofen or paracetamol for fever and pain relief, stay hydrated, and use cough medicine if necessary. One of the most prevalent COVID-19 symptoms is fatigue.
What are the symptoms of the flu (RSV) and COVID-19?
Fever, coughing, and shortness of breath are common symptoms of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza (flu). It can be challenging to differentiate between respiratory virus-related illnesses due to their similar symptoms.
Can you have a cold and COVID at the same time?
Respiratory viruses can sometimes infect you in pairs, so COVID-19 can also accompany a cold or the flu. It is known as “coinfection,” but as far as current scientific understanding allows, it is an uncommon occurrence.
What antiviral is used for the flu?
There are four FDA-approved influenza antiviral drugs recommended by the CDC for use against recently circulating influenza viruses.
- Rapivab (peramivir)
- Relenza (zanamivir)
- Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate, also available as generic)
- Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil)
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