Coronavirus in India LIVE: Active cases climb to 1,010; Kerala tops with over 340 cases, Noida reports 19 infections
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Covid in India Updates: India is witnessing a concerning rise in the covid cases. As of May 27, India has a total of 1,010 active cases. The rise in cases comes amid the detection of two new sub-variants – NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 – which are currently under observation by global health authorities. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as 'Variants Under Monitoring', not as Variants of Concern or Interest. 'Surveillance is underway to determine the reasons behind the increase in cases, and the government is making necessary preparations. The four variants that we have found are subvariants of Omicron — LF.7, XFG, JN.1 and NB. 1.8.1. But more samples are being tested for further information,' ANI news agency quoted ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl. Coronavirus in India LIVE UPDATES The COVID-19 hotspot states across India are Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka. Kerala continues to report the highest number of active COVID cases in India
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