COVID rampage in Noida: Highest cases in Uttar Pradesh

The new infected include 5 women and 3 men. One of them is a 43-year-old man who returned from Chennai on May 21. While all the other patients were living in Noida and Greater Noida. Read more on Dynamite News

Noida: Uttar Pradesh is once again witnessing an increase in Covid-19 cases. On Tuesday, 8 new cases of coronavirus infection were reported in Noida. Due to which the total number of active cases in the state has increased to 15. Now a total of 9 patients are active in Noida, which is the highest in any one district.

According to Dynamite News correspondent, Noida Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Narendra Kumar said that the newly infected include 5 women and 3 men. One of these 43-year-old men returned from Chennai on 21 May. While all the other patients were living in Noida and Greater Noida. The age of these infected is between 24 and 71 years.

Cases in Ghaziabad too; a girl admitted to hospital

Corona cases have also been confirmed in Ghaziabad. An 18-year-old girl from Brij Vihar was found to be Covid positive after complaining of cough, cold, and fever. She has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. No travel history of her has been revealed. Apart from this, a couple living in Vasundhara had recently returned from Bengaluru, and both complained of a cold and cough. They have been kept in home isolation. A 37-year-old woman living in Vaishali has also been found to be Covid positive. Who has been kept in isolation on the advice of the doctor?

Chief Minister Yogi called a high-level meeting.

In view of the increase in Covid cases in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a high-level meeting on May 22. He said that there is nothing to panic about at present, but it is very important to be cautious in view of the global situation. The chief minister has directed the health department to speed up the process of monitoring and testing.

Rapidly spreading JN.1 variant

According to health experts, the JN.1 sub-variant may have a role in the cases currently reported. It is a variant of Omicron's BA.2.86 strain, which first appeared in August 2023. In December 2023, the WHO declared it a 'variant of interest.'

JN.1 has about 30 mutations

JN.1 has about 30 mutations, which make it more contagious than other variants. Although experts say that this variant does not cause more serious illness, it can weaken immunity. Its symptoms can last from several days to weeks, and in some cases there may be a risk of long COVID.

If symptoms appear, get tested immediately

The health department has appealed to the people not to panic but not to be careless. If anyone shows symptoms like fever, cold, cough, or sore throat, contact the doctor immediately and get the COVID test done. It is advisable to wear a mask and maintain hand hygiene in crowded places.