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COVID-19 JN.1 strain Vs past COVID infections: Why precaution is recommended

Health officials are becoming concerned after it was discovered that India’s Kerala sees the rise of JN.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2, which is a descendent of the BA.2 lineage. An advice was released by the Union government emphasizing the need for heightened awareness, particularly among the most vulnerable populations.

The Times of India

Does JN.1 have the same symptoms as other COVID variants?

Confirming the incoming of the new COVID strain, India had a spike in Covid-19 cases on December 20, with 614 new infections reported in the previous day—the highest number since May 21. The COVID subvariant JN.1, which was initially discovered in Kerala, is the cause of the recent increase in…

The Times of India

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: Symptoms you need to know about

In the last nine days, the number of active COVID caseloads in India has doubled which led the government to issue an advisory to states. The reason: A new COVID variant named JN.1, was first detected in the southern state of Kerala. Since then, the cases due to this COVID-19…

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Congress trying to destroy peace in State, says Pinarayi

Accusing the Congress of attempting to destroy the peaceful atmosphere of Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slammed Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan for “giving open calls for violence”.

The Hindu

Kerala tops in shouldering NH land acquisition cost

Kerala has spent ₹5,580 crore on land acquisition for national highway projects in the past five years.

The Hindu

Government issues order for land acquisition for Sabarimala airport

Kerala govt issues order to acquire land for Sabarimala Greenfield International Airport in Erumely, peg marking process to finish by Dec.

The Hindu

Mysuru: All SARI, ILI cases to be tested for COVID-19

Mysuru health authorities to test ILI, SARI patients for COVID-19, increased surveillance on H.D. Kote border with Kerala.

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Kerala has braved multiple odds: Chief Minister

Kerala braves multiple odds without losing courage, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan speaks at Navakerala Sadas in Kollam. Public outreach programme to discuss development & public welfare.

The Hindu

Government issues COVID-19 alert, says no clustering of JN.1 cases

India registers rise in daily COVID-19 positivity rate in States including Kerala, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Karnataka; Union Health Ministry issues alert, sdays no clustering of cases had been reported in new JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus

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COVID-19 preparedness: Drill across govt. hospitals in Mysuru today

Mock drill to assess pandemic preparedness in Mysuru district hospitals amid COVID-19 scare in Kerala.

The Hindu

Congress protests against Kerala Police’s ‘high-handedness’ turn violent in many parts of State

Congress workers protest against Kerala Chief Minister’s alleged subversion of Kerala police to stifle dissent, resulting in minor injuries. Congress activists protest against Kerala Police in many parts of the State.

The Hindu

Kerala Cabinet decides to constitute Kerala Urban Policy Commission

Kerala Cabinet forms Urban Policy Commission to guide urbanisation for next 25 years. It will be chaired by M. Satish Kumar with Kochi Mayor and urban planning expert as co-chairpersons

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KSRTC to deploy 1,000 additional buses for Christmas

KSRTC to deploy 1,000 buses for Christmas festival, connecting Kempegowda Bus Station to various destinations within Karnataka and neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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Top developments from Kerala today

Here are the important developments in Kerala to watch out for today, December 20, 2023

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How Karnataka won the legal right over use of abbreviation ‘KSRTC’

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has secured legal ownership of its trademarks, including the abbreviation KSRTC, after a legal dispute with Kerala SRTC.

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Congress protests will greet Navakerala Sadas entry to Thiruvananthapuram today

A spell of Congress-sponsored and possibly aggressive street protests await the government as the Cabinet’s public outreach programme, Navakerala Sadas, enters the Thiruvananthapuram district on Wednesday.

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All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily

Following an uptick in coronavirus cases in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner and National Health Mission Director J. Nivas has said COVID-19 testing will start immediately in the State and that a minimum of 1,000 RT-PCR tests will be done daily.

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Navakerala Sadas, an instance of people rallying together: Chief Minister

Each Navakerala Sadas is an instance of people rallying together for the future of the nation, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said in Kollam on Tuesday

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Kerala to pitch movie locales before global film crews

Cashing in on the growing entertainment industry, Kerala has decided to woo the film crews and movie buffs across the globe to the State by promoting the film locales featured in various films in Malayalam and other regional languages in the country.

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People want Khan to continue in Kerala, says BJP

BJP leader P.K. Krishnadas claims people of Kerala want Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to stay, citing his visit to S.M. Street in Kozhikode.

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District hospitals to be equipped to handle COVID cases: Minister

A high-level meeting convened by Health Minister Veena George in the wake of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Kerala decided to step up testing and surveillance and equip district-level hospitals for treatment of COVID patients with mild symptoms.

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Kerala Government set to launch K-Smart software on January 1

All services of Local Self-Governments in Kerala will be made available online this new year through K-Smart unified software, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in Kollam

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All advised to wear masks in crowded public spaces that are poorly ventilated

Karnataka urges elderly and vulnerable populations to wear masks, avoid closed and poorly ventilated spaces.

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Tiger captured in Wayanad brought to Puthur zoological park in Thrissur

A tiger that was trapped by the Kerala Forest department at Koodallur in Wayanad district was brought to the Thrissur Zoological Park at Puthur

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COVID update: Centre issues advisory to states as JN.1 sub-variant detected in India

As per the latest development, the COVID is making a comeback, as a new variant. With regard to this, the central government has advised all states to enforce more stringent public health measures to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, as a surge in infections has been reported in…

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