In a major development, Punjab has registered its first COVID case amid the rise of the new variant cases in other states of India. As per reports, a 51-year-old woman from Yamunanagar, Haryana, recently tested positive for COVID at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Reports suggest that the woman had travelled to a religious place to attend religious gathering (satsang), where she fell down. Following that, the woman's blood pressure was not coming under control. As a result, she was referred to the Fortis Hospital in Mohali on May 23.
A few days back, Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh addressed public concerns regarding recent COVID-19 cases detected in parts of the country, including Delhi, Haryana, and Kerala. The cases have been linked to the JN1 variant, which the minister emphasized is a mild strain and not associated with serious illness. Dr. Balbir Singh informed that over 98% of patients affected by the JN1 variant across India have already been discharged, indicating a swift recovery rate and minimal complications.
Reassuring the public, he stated that Punjab’s hospitals are fully equipped and the state government is thoroughly prepared to respond to any potential outbreak. “There is no need for panic. The health infrastructure is in place, and we are monitoring the situation closely,” Dr. Balbir added.