Noida Reports First COVID-19 Case: 55-Year-Old Woman Tests Positive
Noida has reported its first case of COVID-19, with a 55-year-old woman testing positive. The woman, who recently traveled by train, is under home quarantine, and her family members have been tested. Authorities urge the public to follow safety protocols.
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The chief medical officer of Gautam Budh Nagar district, Narendra Kumar, told PTI, 'The woman, who is under home quarantine, travelled on a train on May 14. Samples of her family members have been collected and sent for testing.'
'The administration is geared up to deal with the situation. We urge people not to panic and follow the safety protocols, including wearing face masks and hand sanitisation,' he added.
India has detected new COVID-19 variants, including NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, amid rising cases in South Asia, with JN.1 being the most prevalent, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). Sharing the data, INSACOG said that one case of NB.1.8.1 was identified in April in Tamil Nadu and four cases of LF.7 were detected in Gujarat in May. On the other hand, JN.1 comprises 53 per cent of samples tested, followed by BA.2 (26 per cent) and other Omicron sublineages (20 per cent).
As of May 19, the country had 257 active COVID cases, with most infections being detected in Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
The JN.1 strain is a close relative of BA.2.86 (informally referred to as 'Pirola'), a lineage of the Omicron variant, according to Yale Medicine. As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring, not as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest. But these are the variants that are reportedly driving the rise in COVID cases in China and parts of Asia.
Though WHO's preliminary risk assessment classifies NB.1.8.1 as posing a low public health risk globally, its spike protein mutations such as A435S, V445H, and T478I suggest increased transmissibility and immune evasion compared to other variants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of COVID-19 in Noida?
Noida has reported its first case of COVID-19, with a 55-year-old woman testing positive. She is under home quarantine, and her family members have been tested.
What new variants of COVID-19 have been detected in India?
India has detected new COVID-19 variants, including NB.1.8.1 and LF.7. These variants are under monitoring but not classified as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest.
What are the symptoms of the new variants?
The symptoms of the new variants are similar to those of other strains of COVID-19, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. However, some mutations may increase transmissibility and immune evasion.
What precautions should the public take?
The public is urged to follow safety protocols, including wearing face masks, practicing hand sanitization, and maintaining social distancing.
What is the current number of active COVID-19 cases in India?
As of May 19, India had 257 active COVID-19 cases, with the majority of infections reported in Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
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