- Jaipur recorded the highest new COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan on May 29.
- India’s dominant strain remains JN.1, with XFG and LF.7.9 variants emerging.
- Karnataka and Chandigarh reported recent COVID-related fatalities.
On May 29, Rajasthan reported 15 new COVID-19 cases, with Jaipur alone accounting for nine. Jodhpur and Udaipur followed with two and four cases, respectively.
Nationally, India continues to see mild daily case surges across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Punjab, and Karnataka. In Maharashtra, 76 new cases were confirmed, mostly mild.
India Faces New COVID-19 Variants Amid Localized Surge in Cases
The JN.1 variant continues to dominate COVID-19 cases across India, accounting for over 50% of current infections, followed by BA.2 and other Omicron sub-lineages. Despite the continued presence of the virus, most reported cases are mild, with minimal hospitalizations.
Rajasthan is witnessing new activity, especially in Jaipur, which topped the state’s new case tally on May 29. State authorities also flagged the appearance of XFG and LF.7.9 variants, detected in samples analyzed by the National Institute of Virology, Pune.
Maharashtra reported 76 new cases, reflecting a mild but steady pattern. Experts believe continued vigilance and testing are key to managing potential waves, especially as newer variants surface and gain ground.
Karnataka and Chandigarh reported fatalities tied to COVID-19. In Karnataka, the death of a 70-year-old man was linked to a combination of existing comorbidities and a COVID-positive status. These incidents highlight the ongoing risk to vulnerable populations, even during a period of relatively low nationwide severity.
While most COVID-19 cases in India remain mild, the detection of new variants and isolated fatalities underscore the need for continued monitoring and protective measures for high-risk individuals.
“Viruses don’t go away — they evolve.”
This article reflects how COVID-19 continues to adapt, with new variants like XFG and LF.7.9 emerging even as earlier strains such as JN.1 dominate.
