<p> Thane: Thane city has reported five cases of JN.1 variant of coronavirus out of 20 samples tested since November 30, an official said on Sunday.</p>.<p>The number of active Covid-19 cases in the city is 28. While two of them are being treated at hospitals, the rest are recovering at their homes, he said.</p>.JN.1 Covid variant: Maharashtra health officials asked to ensure availability of ventilators, oxygen cylinders.<p>'A total of 20 samples were sent for Covid-19 testing since November 30 this year and five of them returned positive for the JN.1 variant,' the civic official said.</p>.<p>The patients infected with the JN.1 variant include a woman. None of them are hospitalised.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Thane Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar and his Navi Mumbai counterpart Rajesh Narvekar held meetings with senior officials and reviewed preparedness.</p>.<p>They also gave specific directions to officials. </p>
<p> Thane: Thane city has reported five cases of JN.1 variant of coronavirus out of 20 samples tested since November 30, an official said on Sunday.</p>.<p>The number of active Covid-19 cases in the city is 28. While two of them are being treated at hospitals, the rest are recovering at their homes, he said.</p>.JN.1 Covid variant: Maharashtra health officials asked to ensure availability of ventilators, oxygen cylinders.<p>'A total of 20 samples were sent for Covid-19 testing since November 30 this year and five of them returned positive for the JN.1 variant,' the civic official said.</p>.<p>The patients infected with the JN.1 variant include a woman. None of them are hospitalised.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Thane Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar and his Navi Mumbai counterpart Rajesh Narvekar held meetings with senior officials and reviewed preparedness.</p>.<p>They also gave specific directions to officials. </p>