In a recent incident, an 84-year-old Bengaluru man lost his battle against . The man was suffering from severe comorbidities and tested positive for on Saturday, said health officials. The man, dealing with severe comorbidities, was admitted urgently to a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru, on May 13, later losing his life on May 17.

The officials have informed that the results of the COVID-19 test taken on him when he was alive were generated on Saturday, claiming the victim to be infected from the Covid 19 infection.

The health department has put out the numbers showing 38 COVID-19 cases that have been reported in the state that is Karnataka, out of which a major number of 32 cases are concentrated in the city of Bengaluru.

Post the abrupt surge in cases and rising tensions among the people, last week, earlier on Saturday, State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao asked people to remain calm and not let their daily routine be disrupted by the sudden arrival of COVID.

While addressing the reporters, Rao said, "I appeal to everyone not to panic because when you see reports in the media that COVID-19 has returned to haunt, people get alarmed."

Rao also asked the media to present a precise and detailed picture of the situation and not the one that is exaggerated with the severity of the COVID-19 disease, which manifested as a pandemic years back.

The minister, underlining that the state government is on alert also, asked the public to be vigilant and follow all the precautions to deal with the rising infections.

Noting the uptick in COVID cases in the neighbouring state of Kerala, Dinesh Gundu Rao said increased testing there could result in more cases.

Rao has clarified that there are no Covid-19-related boundations or restrictions, the people are free to live and roam around. "People can go and come from any part of the country. People can lead their lives in a normal way," he assured.

The center's guidelines have clearly stated that the condition is well monitored and stable hence, there is no need for any special measures.

Considering the sudden recent spurt in cases, Rao has said that there was a significant chance of a sub-category of coronavirus which could be a sub-variant of JN. 1 which was detected in parts of Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia however, there's no such alarming condition in the country in which they were found.

According to the World Health Organisation, JN.1 is currently the most prevalent variant globally and is a 'Variant of Interest.' A report by the National Institute of Health states that the detection of JN.1 in the United States occurred in September 2023,4 after its initial divergence from the parent strain, BA.2.86. JN.1 bears resemblance to BA.2.86, but it exhibits a unique mutation (L455S) in the spike protein. The JN.1 variant is responsible for a growing proportion of infections and is currently the predominant variety in circulation in the United States. This mutation of the virus is so intense that it is more likely to infect a person despite a history of prior vaccination.

People are advised to take precautions like wearing masks and using sanitizers even when the situation seems to be under control, Moreover, it is crucial to build your immunity, eat a balanced diet rich in protein and vitamins, prioritize vitamin C intake and stay hydrated. Moreover, avoid any humongous public gatherings and take vacations if ever available and advised by the health officials and the government.

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