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ICMR demands explanation from the researchers of BHU.
Karnataka has reported the highest number of cases at 214, followed by Maharashtra (170), Kerala (154), Andhra Pradesh (105), Gujarat (76) and Goa (66).
As many as 21 cases of the JN.1 variant had been detected across the country till Wednesday.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George, in a statement, said there was nothing to be worried about as the state was well prepared to handle the virus infection.
The 111 fresh cases in Kerala are out of the 127 reported from across the country.
There will be more surveillance in border districts like -- Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Chamarajanagara -- which share border with Kerala.
The JN.1 case was detected in an RT-PCR positive sample from Karakulam in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Health workers will initiate a special drive to identify people who suffer from fever and those who show Covid symptoms will be kept under observation.
Those seeking treatment will be specifically asked whether they have come in contact with anyone returning from China, officials said.
The BSL-3 modular facility has been set up at its new campus located in Aakkulam.