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"Indian States Address Rising Covid Cases: JN.1 Variant, Mask Mandates, and Increased Testing"

Kerala state in India has urged caution but advised against panic as Covid-19 cases rise following the detection of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus. The World Health Organization has stated that all approved Covid-19 vaccines will still provide protection against JN.1. Kerala currently has 1,324 active Covid-19 cases, with officials attributing the increase to the state's high testing rate. However, it is unclear how many of these cases are related to the JN.1 variant, as only a small number of samples are routinely genome sequenced. State health minister Veena George reassured the public that the situation was under control.

via BBC.com|

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"COVID-19 Cases Surge in Saint Lucia with 450 Recorded"

Saint Lucia has recorded 450 cases of COVID-19 to date, despite a generally low testing rate, according to the Ministry of Health. The rise in cases is attributed to the Eris variant, which has been found in the US and UK. While there has been an increase in patients with respiratory symptoms, many individuals are doing COVID-19 tests at home, potentially leading to underreporting of cases. The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation and encourages individuals to get tested and take preventative measures. Additionally, gastroenteritis cases are also on the rise in the country.

via The Voice St. Lucia|

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