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Alert: First COVID-19 Death Reported in Karnataka Amid Surge in JN.1 Variant Cases

Bengaluru: Karnataka recorded its first death due to COVID-19 on December 20, 2023, amidst a rising number of cases linked to the JN.1 variant in southern states, reported local media. The victim, a 65-year-old, resident of Chamrajpet in Bengaluru, reportedly had underlying health conditions, emphasizing the impact of comorbidities on COVID-19 fatalities. With the recent surge, Kerala also recorded three…