The nation announced 602 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths in the previous day on Wednesday, January 3. The current active caseload is 4,440 with the latest additions.
India has reported a total of 511 cases of JN.1 variant till January 2, from 11 states, reported ANI, citing sources. Of these, a maximum of 199 cases were logged in Karnataka: 148 from Kerala, 47 from Goa, 36 from Gujarat, 32 from Maharashtra., 26 from Tamil Nadu, 15 from Delhi, 4 from Rajasthan, 2 from Telangana and one each from Odisha and Haryana, the report added.
On Wednesday (Jan. 3), the country reported 602 new COVID cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours. With the new additions, the active caseload currently stands at 4,440.
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Reports
On Tuesday, India recorded 573 fresh cases of COVID-19. The number of daily cases had dropped to double digits until December 5, but cases have again gone up after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. According to INSACOG’s data, 279 COVID cases recorded in the country in December had the presence of JN.1, while 33 such cases were detected in November.
According to PTI
Amid this, Karnataka Minister for Medical Education Sharan Prakash Patil said on Tuesday that people over 60 and those with comorbidities can get vaccinated for COVID-19 from January 3 onwards at the district hospitals, according to PTI. He underlined that there was no need to panic and urged people to take precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus.
Delhi Health Minister Takes Stock Of Covid Preparedness At LNJP Hospital
Saurabh Bharadwaj also visited the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) hospital to take stock of its COVID preparedness and said that the facility is fully prepared to deal with any exigencies, PTI reported.
“Following the oxygen shortage that was seen during the COVID wave in Delhi and across the country, the hospital now has piped oxygen supply through a centralised system,” PTI quoted the minister as saying. Asked if the government is planning to reserve beds for COVID patients, Bharadwaj said only four patients are hospitalised currently and beds will be required for other critical patients. “If you reserve beds, where will those patients who have surgeries planned or have suffered from strokes or heart attacks go? We are monitoring the situation and, if need be, will reserve beds. There are only four patients who have been hospitalised,” Bharadwaj told PTI.
Frequently asked questions
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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