India records 752 new COVID-19 cases with 4 deaths in 24 hrs

• India registers 752 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, marking the highest daily count in seven months
• The emergence of the JN.1 variant raises concerns, with 21 cases identified in Goa and one in Kerala
• Kerala remains a COVID-19 hotspot, reporting 565 new cases in the last 24 hours, while Noida confirms its first case 

India witnessed a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, recording 752 new infections in the last 24 hours, marking the highest daily count in seven months. Four related deaths were also reported during this period as against one yesterday.

The country reported four new deaths related to COVID-19 during this period. The country added 328 cases and one death yesterday, including 265 cases from Kerala alone. The death was also reported from the southern state.

The emergence of the JN.1 variant has become a focal point, with 21 cases identified in Goa and one in Kerala, raising alarms among health authorities and experts.

Kerala continues to be a hotspot, contributing 565 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, maintaining its status as a major contributor to the national tally. The active cases in the state stand at 2,872. 

Noida, after months of reporting no COVID-19 cases, confirmed a 54-year-old resident working in Gurugram as its first positive case, indicating the potential for localized outbreaks.