Mumbai Reports COVID-19 Deaths Amidst New Variant

COVID-19 cases are increasing in some areas.

Two patients in Mumbai, one a minor, have died after testing positive for the virus and also having other serious health problems.

The new variants are LF.7 and NB.1.8, which are descendants of the JN.1 variant.

Symptoms include cough, sore throat, and nausea, but are mostly mild.

Health officials recommend vaccination, mask-wearing in crowded spaces, good hygiene, and staying home if you're sick.

Experts say that the surge is mainly because immunity from previous vaccinations or infections decreases over time.