Rajasthan reports fresh Covid cases in Jaipur from Bharatpur and Jhunjhunu. NITI Aayog's Dr VK Paul assures citizens that the new JN.1 variant does not cause serious illness and emphasizes the importance of vigilance. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chairs a high-level meeting to discuss the rising cases in five states and suggests conducting mock drills in hospitals every three months. The total number of active Covid cases in the country is 2,311, with 16 recent deaths. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides updates on the situation.