The Central government has officially verified the presence of the JN 1 subvariant of COVID-19 in a patient in Kerala, marking the first such case in India. This revelation comes amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, with Kerala reporting 1,324 active cases, the highest in the country. The confirmed JN 1 subvariant case involves a resident of Thiruvananthapuram, who is reported to be in stable condition. State Health Minister Veena George assured the public that there is no cause for panic, emphasizing that the situation is under close observation, particularly for patients with comorbidities. The Union Health Ministry affirmed its continuous coordination with the State Health Department, closely monitoring all developments.
