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After five years of COVID-19, the pathogen has again hit the country with its new variant NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 with Indian health authorities closely monitoring the situation in metropolitan cities and some southern states.

A total of 1,010 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India as of May 28 with Kerala leading in the number of cases, with over 430 cases and two deaths among comorbidities, stated the union health ministry. Maharashtra and Delhi have reported 210 and 104 cases respectively.

Reportedly, most of the fresh cases are mild with very few requiring hospitalization, and deaths have largel...