India is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with active infections crossing the 7,400 mark as of June 14, 2025. The Health Ministry reported 9 new deaths in the last 24 hours, attributing the surge to newly emerging variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, while JN.1 remains the dominant strain.
State-Wise Infection Trends
- Kerala leads with 54 fresh cases, bringing its active caseload to 2,109, the highest in India.
- Delhi recorded 42 new infections, pushing total active cases to 672.
- JN.1 still accounts for 53% of all positive COVID-19 cases.
Evolving Symptoms & Immune System Concerns
- Doctors caution that the virus is mutating rapidly, leading to new symptom patterns.
- A peer-reviewed study in Cell Reports found that a viral protein can trigger immune system attacks on healthy cells.
- Scientists from Hebrew University of Jerusalem discovered the nucleocapsid protein (NP) can spread to uninfected epithelial cells, causing the immune system to mistakenly attack them.
- This mechanism may explain severe cases and long-lasting COVID symptoms.
What This Means for Public Health
- Health authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant, as the virus continues to evolve.
- Further research is needed to understand long-term implications and potential treatments.
The surge in COVID-19 cases highlights the importance of precautionary measures, as new variants and immune responses may pose additional challenges.
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