India reported 203 Covid cases with an active caseload of 2,034, according to the Union Health Ministry. Two deaths were recorded in Kerala and Maharashtra. The rise in daily cases started after the emergence of a new variant and cold conditions. The JN.1 variant is not causing an exponential rise in cases or a surge in hospitalization and mortality. India has witnessed three COVID-19 waves, with the Delta wave in April-June 2021 being the peak. The country has administered 220.67 crore vaccine doses and has a national recovery rate of 98.81%.
