Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
3mo ago

First COVID-19 Case in Months Reported in Punjab as India Sees Rise in Cases

A 51-year-old woman from Haryana tested positive for the JN.1 variant in Mohali, prompting contact tracing and safety measures.

Image
Mohali deputy commissioner Komal Mittal confirmed the case and stated that though the patient is a resident of Haryana and will be counted under Yamunanagar’s case tally, the Mohali administration is taking all necessary precautions.

Overview

  • A 51-year-old woman from Yamunanagar, Haryana, tested positive for COVID-19 at Fortis Hospital in Mohali after attending a religious gathering.
  • The woman is in stable condition and is expected to be discharged within the next one to two days, according to hospital officials.
  • Health authorities have isolated the hospital area where she was treated and initiated contact tracing to monitor potential exposures.
  • The JN.1 variant was identified in the woman’s case, and genomic testing is ongoing for other samples as India records a modest increase in infections.
  • India currently has around 300 active COVID-19 cases, with Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra being the most affected states.