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: After witnessing a steady drop in daily COVID-19 cases for a few weeks, India is back to battling the deadliest . According to the latest official data, India has logged a total of 276 new cases of the virus, taking the country's total tally for active cases to 4,302.

According to the , the sudden surge in fresh COVID-19 cases in the country is linked to emerging variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, while JN.1 remains the dominant strain. These new COVID-19 variants are being monitored amid growing concerns about the Coronavirus in India.

Taking cognizance of the situation, the health officials and the government have asked the public to practice all the measures and protocols and follow the required preventative measures. If you are facing any issue like nasal congestion, fever, gastrointestinal issues, low-grade hypothermia and chest discomfort then it can be a sign of Covid, people are advised to seek immediate medical help if any of these symptoms show up to avoid any delay or escalation of the situation.