The JN.1 sub variant of COVID-19 was found in 19 samples that were tested over a period of time, but these are old cases and are no longer active, a top health official said on Thursday.
The first case of this variant was found in Kerala on December 8, after which the Centre urged states and union territories to maintain constant vigil, including monitoring and reporting district-wise cases of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in all health facilities regularly for early detection.
"All the 19 cases of JN.1 sub variant traced in Goa are not active. They are old cases and have crossed the window period. This variant was found during genome sequencing of samples collected from patients," state epidemiologist Dr Prashant Suryavanshi told PTI.
"All those with this variant had mild symptoms. They have recovered now. These samples were collected over a period of time," Suryavanshi added.
As on Thursday, Goa has 16 active COVID-19 cases, including four detected during the day.
A total of 193 samples were tested for the virus on Thursday, as per a bulletin issued by the state's Directorate of Health Services.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
Jharkhand Exit Polls: Analysts Divided On JMM Comeback
COVID-19 Was Not A Lab Leak, Emerged From Animal Market, New Research Shows 'Embrace AI, 5G, Virtual Production': Ashwini Vaishnaw To Young Filmmakers IFFI 2024 Best Web Series Nominees: Kota Factory, Jubilee, Kala Pani, and More Amazon Employee Greets Friend At Wedding, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest This Asian City Is Emerging As Sex Tourism Hub. It's Not Where You Think Russia's Firing Of ICBM On Ukraine Is Weapon's 1st Combat Use In History PM Modi: Culture, Cuisine, Cricket Strengthen India-Guyana Ties Elon Musk Slams Australia's Plan To Ban Social Media For Kids Under 16 Assam Chief Minister Unveils These Facilities At Legislative Complex Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.