First case of JN.1 coronavirus variant reported in Delhi

The national capital has reported the first case of JN.1 variant infection, said Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj today (December 27).

"Delhi has reported the first case of JN.1, a Sub-Variant of Omicron. Out of the 3 samples sent for Genome Sequencing, one



is JN.1 and the other two are Omicron," Bharadwaj told media.

"JN.1 is a sub-variant of Omicron and is a mild infection. This is the one spreading in south India. There is no need to panic. It causes mild sickness," Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj added.