India logs 702 new Covid-19 cases, records six deaths in last 24 hours

India has reported 702 new Covid-19 cases and 6 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total count to 4,50,10,944 and the death toll to 5,33,346. Delhi reported its first case of the Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which is a descendant of the Omicron subvariant known as BA.2.86 or Pirola. A total of 109 cases of JN.1 have been reported in India. The World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that the risk posed by JN.1 remains low. AIIMS Delhi director discussed Covid-19 testing policies, designated areas, and hospitalization in a meeting with hospital department heads.