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COVID-19 Cases Surge in India Amid JN.1 Variant Alarm

6/4/2025

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COVID-19 cases are surging in India, especially in Telangana, Kerala, and Maharashtra, with active infections climbing to 3,758. Experts are sounding the alarm on the JN.1 variant, urging vigilant monitoring. Although most cases are mild, health officials stress the critical need for testing and safety measures to curb the virus's spread.

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COVID-19 cases are surging in India, especially in Telangana, Kerala, and Maharashtra, with active infections climbing to 3,758. Experts are sounding the alarm on the JN.1 variant, urging vigilant monitoring. Although most cases are mild, health officials stress the critical need for testing and safety measures to curb the virus's spread.