Telangana reports 31 cases of new JN.1.1 Covid variant

A total of 22 cases of JN.1.1 and nine cases of JN1, the recent coronavirus variants that have become the dominant Covid strain, have been reported from Telangana.

While the testing for Covid infections in Telangana is relatively low, when compared to other States, the latest reports from genomic testing laboratories under India



SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), have given clear indications that JN.1.1 and JN. 1 variants are dominant.

Based on laboratory testing results between December 2023 and January 5, 2023, a total of 31 individuals from Telangana, all from Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts, tested positive for JN.1.1 and JN.1 variants.