COVID-19: Most of these cases of COVID-19 infection are of the new sub-variant of corona virus (COVID-19), JN.1 variant, which is a sublineage of BA.2.86. This variant first appeared in America in September this year. The Ministry has appealed to the people to discharge personal and social responsibilities.
Coronavirus case in Singapore:Over the past week in Singapore Coronavirus (COVID-19) The rapidly increasing cases of corona have increased the concerns of the world. Covid-19 cases are continuously increasing in Singapore. Following the rapid surge in cases, the Singapore government has taken several precautionary measures. Advisory has been issued for the citizens of the country and international travelers. Passengers have been advised to take precautions like wearing masks at the airport, taking travel insurance and avoiding poorly ventilated crowded places. All people have been asked to follow the Corona guidelines issued by the government.
Singapore’s Health Ministry has appealed to people to wear masks in crowded places. The ministry said that from December 3 to 9, Covid-19 cases increased to 56,043, from 32,035 last week. In this way, cases of infection have increased by 75 percent. According to a news from Channel News Asia, the average daily number of people hospitalized due to corona infection increased from 225 to 350. At the same time, the average daily cases in ICU have increased from 4 to 9.
Most of these cases of infection are of the new sub-variant of corona virus (COVID-19), JN.1 variant, which is a sublineage of BA.2.86. This variant first appeared in America in September this year. The ministry has appealed to the people to discharge personal and social responsibilities. Also said that people who have symptoms of respiratory infection should not come out of their homes and should not come in contact with people.
Singapore’s Health Ministry also said that people traveling should wear masks at the airport and get travel insurance. Also, one should avoid visiting those places where there is no proper arrangement for ventilation.
Symptoms and prevention of JN.1
- Cases of N.1 variant have so far been reported in countries like America, Britain, Iceland, Spain, Portugal and Netherlands.
- The first case of the new sub-variant JN.1 of Corona virus (COVID-19) has also been confirmed in Kerala, India.
- According to medical experts, most of its patients are recovering at home without any treatment.
- Fever, runny nose, sore throat, headache and minor gastrointestinal problems are some of the common symptoms of the JN.1 variant.
- Medical experts have advised patients suffering from this variant to cover their mouth and nose.
- An appeal has been made to use masks to reduce the risk of spreading the variant. If anyone is found to have symptoms, he should isolate himself from the family.
