The JN.1 Covid variant has shown no evidence of increased severity, former WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan said. She, however, urged continued caution and adherence to preventive measures, including wearing a face mask in closed environments with poor ventilation.
The pharma industry is one of the few defensive industries and investor interest in it is also rising, as concerns about COVID-19 gain momentum, said Aamar Deo Singh, Senior Vice President, Research, Angel One.
Bengaluru News Live Updates (December 22): Meanwhile, as the number of infections rises, the Karnataka government has made masks mandatory for senior citizens above 60 years of age.