Covid cases rising in Singapore, India: What's JN.1 variant driving the surge, its symptoms, severity, precautions and vaccine response

Covid news: Several Asian countries, including Singapore and Hong Kong, are experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases driven by the JN.1 variant, a sublineage of Omicron. While India is monitoring the situation closely with over 200 cases detected, current vaccines offer protection against severe illness. Health officials advise precautions like masking and handwashing to reduce infection risk.