Amid JN.1 spike in India, returnee from Delhi tests COVID-19 positive in Manipur’s Senapati
First Published: 29th December, 2023 8:24 IST
This has raised concern in the state as it is not known yet if the infection is linked to the novel JN.1 subvariant of the Omicron strain
Amid the concern of JN.1 coronavirus sub-variant across the country, a woman, who had returned to Manipur from Delhi tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
As per inputs, the woman hails from Paomata, in Senapati district.
She had taken a flight from Delhi to Dimapur, Nagaland and reached her village in Senapati by bus.
This has raised concern in the state as it is not known yet if the infection is linked to the novel JN.1 subvariant of the Omicron strain.
The sample of the infected person has been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune to verify whether the case is of JN.1 variant.
Meanwhile, India has recorded 692 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, while, the active caseload has increased by 4, reaching 4,097.
The official data stated that 6 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Also Read: Manipur CM resolves to provide financial help and benefits to displaced persons
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
In a significant gesture honouring supreme sacrifice and national service, the Governor-in-Council of Manipur today approved the appointment of Chingakham Naoba Singh as Assistant Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) under the State Home Department on compassionate grounds. Naoba Singh is the younger brother of Late Constable (CT) Deepak Chingakham, a brave BSF jawan from Yairipok Yambem Mathak […]
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Olympian Mirabai Chanu Flags Off 134th Durand Cup Roadshow in Manipur
Durand Cup Roadshow: This marks only the second time Manipur is hosting a leg of Asia’s oldest football tournament.
10th July 2025
Manipur Congress Slams State’s IDP Return Plan as ‘Hollow’ and Misleading
The Congress has urged the state and central governments to ensure genuine, permanent solutions rather than short-term makeshift arrangements.
09th July 2025
Manipur: Six Arambai Tengol Members Arrested for Assaulting Police During Bishnupur Bandh
According to police, the group was directly involved in a physical attack on law enforcement personnel during the bandh.
09th July 2025