As of January 4, the total number of tests conducted was 5,31,342, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Governments at both the central and state levels are closely monitoring the new Omicron Subvariant JN.1
China announced zero Covid deaths for a second day in a row despite the fact that its policy change to zero-Covid took hospitals off guard and left them scrambling for beds and blood.
The nasal Covid vaccine iNCOVACC has been given a nod by the central government for use as a booster dosage for persons above the age of 18 in the nation's vaccination program.
Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Min of Civil Aviation, emphasised the current Covid-19 immunisation campaign on Friday amid concerns that the disease may be on the rise in the nation.
PM Modi warned against complacency and emphasised the importance of testing and upgrading the surveillance systems, particularly at international airports.
People on the front lines of the Covid outbreak require mental health care to assist them recover from or manage the stress and trauma they endured, study suggested.