The researchers estimate that between one in a thousand to one in 200 of all infections may become persistent, and last for at least 60 days
A German man who claimed to have received 217 COVID-19 vaccinations has been examined by researchers and found to have a fully functional immune system.
COVID in India: Per the report, India reported over 15,000 fresh cases between December 11, 2023, and January 7, 2024.
National Health Commission (NHC) spokesperson Mi Feng said at a press conference on Sunday that since the start of 2024, the number of patients received at fever clinics across the country has shown a downward trend. Â
India recorded 514 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours while the number of active cases went down to 3,422, as per the Union Health Ministry data
India reported 774 new Covid-19 cases in a single day, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,187 as of Saturday
In the last 24 hours, three new fatalities - two from Kerala and one from Tamil Nadu - have been recorded.
29 per cent of Indians plan to socialise over New Year and 58 per cent plan to stay with immediate family at home, according to a survey conducted by LocalCircles
As the national capital reported its first case of Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi issued guidelines on Wednesday for handling suspected or positive Covid patients arriving at hospitals
COVID-19 cases in India: 40 more cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were recorded with the tally of cases reaching 109 till December 26
Experts note that while Covid cases are on the rise, the intensity and spread is still limited. If and when the case count increases significantly, the new Covid variant could begin to impact the real economy
Of these, the highest number of infections have been reported from Karnataka at 34 cases, followed by Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
COVID-19 in India news: While the number of active cases in India stood at 4,170 on Tuesday, the total death toll reached 5.33 lakh, as per the Union Health Ministry data.
Contrasting the global 8 per cent decrease in deaths, India recorded a severe 425 per cent increase, along with Thailand (220 per cent) and Indonesia (317 per cent)
COVID-19 in India latest: Kerala recorded 128 active coronavirus cases whereas Karnataka reported a total of 73 active COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours.
In the last 24 hours, one new death was reported in Kerala, bringing the total death toll in the country to 5,33,333
In the last 24 hours, India reported four new deaths due to COVID-19, with two fatalities in Kerala, and one each in Rajasthan and Karnataka.Â
District Surveillance Officer and public healthcare expert Dr Amit Kumar said the patient travelled to Nepal earlier this month and also went to work at his Gurugram office after returning.
Citing sources, India Today reported that while another wave of coronavirus is unlikely in the country, cases could be on the rise
COVID-19 in India: Other states that reported fresh cases are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra
This surge in cases is due to the Covid sub-variant JN.1, which was first detected in Kerala.
Copyright©2024 Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today