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JN.1 COVID Strain: Expert opens up on the severity of new COVID sub-variant JN.1

JN.1 COVID Strain: Expert opens up on the severity of new COVID sub-variant JN.1

Talking about the new JN.1 COVID strain, former AIIMS Director and Senior Pulmonologist Dr. Randeep Guleria on December 23, asserted that the new variant was more transmissible and was gradually becoming the dominant variant. At the same time, he added, that it wasn’t severe infection and hospitalization.  " It is more transmissible, it is spreading more rapidly, it is gradually becoming a dominant variant....it is causing more infections but the data also suggests that it is not causing severe infections and hospitalization. Most of the symptoms are predominantly of the upper airways like fever, cough, cold, sore throat, running nose, and body aches," said Randeep Guleria.  Speaking to ANI, chairman of INSAGCOG, Dr NK Arora said, " Within India...from October last week and then till now in last 8 weeks, we have seen 22 cases...there is no evidence that it is spreading very rapidly...Jn.1 is less than 1% of all the isolates so far. Symptoms are very similar, based on symptoms, Jn.1 cannot be differentiated from other variants...there is no increase in hospitalization...there is no need to panic but we need to be vigilant."

24 December,2023 12:42 PM IST
Here’s How To Prevent Heart Attacks | India Set To Become Heart Disease Capital

Here’s How To Prevent Heart Attacks | India Set To Become Heart Disease Capital

According to Cardiologist Dr. Ruchit Shah, India is set to become the heart disease capital of the world. As more and more reports emerge of incidents of sudden cardiac death and heart attack, Dr Ruchit Shah gives out ways in which heart diseases can be prevented. In this exclusive Mid-day series of Health’s Up, we bring you the latest news and facts on health and wellness. Stay healthy, stay up!

14 March,2023 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Lalu Prasad’s Kidney Transplant Surgery Successful

Lalu Prasad’s Kidney Transplant Surgery Successful

Lalu Prasad Yadav's kidney transplant surgery successful. The kidney transplant procedure was completed at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president underwent a kidney transplant. Rohini Acharya, his daughter, became his donor.

06 December,2022 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Mulayam Singh Yadav Passes Away

Mulayam Singh Yadav Passes Away

Former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and a leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Mulayam Singh Yadav, has passed away at age 82. He was admitted in the Medanta Hospital. A comprehensive team of specialists was treating him in the ICU. Since August 22, he had been under medical treatment for regular checkups. His electoral record includes 10 times as a legislator and 7 times as a member of parliament  

10 October,2022 02:51 PM IST | Mumbai
RIP Raju Srivastava: Anupam Kher & Other Bollywood Celebs Mourn Sad Demise

RIP Raju Srivastava: Anupam Kher & Other Bollywood Celebs Mourn Sad Demise

Comedian-actor Raju Srivastava who was admitted to the hospital on August 10 following cardiac arrest has passed away. He was 58. He is survived by his wife Shikha and their children, Antara and Ayushman. Raju was on the life support system for over a month. As the news of his sad demise broke, friends, family and fans took to social media to share heartfelt messages. While some remembered the good times they had spent with him, others shared Raju's photos and videos and recalled how he made them laugh.

22 September,2022 03:19 PM IST | Mumbai
UP Assembly Observes A 2-Min Silence To Pay Respect To Comedian Raju Srivastava

UP Assembly Observes A 2-Min Silence To Pay Respect To Comedian Raju Srivastava

 Uttar Pradesh Assembly observed a 2-minute silence to pay respect to comedian Raju Srivastava who passed away today at the age of 58 years. He was undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following cardiac arrest. The stand-up comedian was admitted to hospital on August 10.

22 September,2022 02:56 PM IST
Politicos Offer Condolences Over Raju Srivastav’s Demise

Politicos Offer Condolences Over Raju Srivastav’s Demise

Political fraternity mourned the demise of veteran comedian and Chairman of Film Development Council (UP) Raju Srivastav on September 21. Comedian Raju Srivastav died in Delhi on September 21 at the age of 58, his family said. Srivastav was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on August 10 after he experienced chest pain and collapsed while working out at the gym. He underwent an angioplasty the same day. Srivastav has been working in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s and received recognition after participating in the first season of the stand-up comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in 2005.  

22 September,2022 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai
Sunil Pal & Rajpal Yadav React To Raju Srivastava’s Demise

Sunil Pal & Rajpal Yadav React To Raju Srivastava’s Demise

Raju Srivastav, veteran comedian who was admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has died at the age of 58. Raju Srivastava had a heart attack on August 10 and was hospitalized after he complained of chest pain while running on a treadmill at the gym. He also underwent an angioplasty the same day. Watch famous comedians Sunil Pal and Rajpal Yadav react to Raju Srivastava’s demise

21 September,2022 07:33 PM IST
Raju Srivastav Hilariously Recalls His Struggling Days

Raju Srivastav Hilariously Recalls His Struggling Days

In this exclusive interview with mid-day.com, Raju Srivastav tickles the funny bone as he recalls his struggling days from a comical perspective. Watch this throwback  video to know more.

21 September,2022 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai
Comedian Raju Srivastava Passes Away At The Age Of 58

Comedian Raju Srivastava Passes Away At The Age Of 58

Raju Srivastav, veteran comedian who was admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has died at the age of 58. Raju Srivastava had a heart attack on August 10 and was hospitalized after he complained of chest pain while running on a treadmill at the gym. He also underwent an angioplasty the same day

21 September,2022 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai

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