Vijaykanth dies after complications from Covid-19...


Concerns have been raised regarding the effects of the most recent sub-variant, JN.1, which is raging throughout the nation, on those with co-morbidities after well-known tamil actor and DMDK leader Vijaykanth passed away on thursday morning after testing positive for COVID-19. Before his passing, he was supposedly receiving ventilator support. As per reports, the 71-year-old actor had previously undergone a kidney transplant and was a diabetic.

Concern has been raised by the accompanying decline in fatalities as COVID-19 cases have increased across the nation. government data shows that there have been 702 instances of COVID-19 documented nationwide, along with six deaths. Since its discovery, greater surveillance and the introduction of the novel variety JN.1 are probably to blame for the present spike in cases.

Is JN.1 a cause of hospitalization for pneumonia?

While a number of nations have reported a rise in JN.1 cases, none have yet observed an increase in severity. According to the World health Organization's (WHO) risk assessment, there is currently little danger associated with JN.1.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, JN.1 is expected to make up between 39% and 50% of all Sars-CoV-2 variations, although it is too soon to tell if this will result in more hospital admissions. According to their statement, JN.1 is either more transmissible or more adept at eluding our immune systems than other circulating variations, as seen by its continuous expansion. It is too early to tell if or how much JN.1 will contribute to a rise in hospital admissions or infections.


For more interesting updates wa click and follow Indiaherald WhatsApp channel

Find out more:

#Vijaykanth#Covid-19

S Venkateshwari

28/12/2023 08:04 PM