COVID-19 cases with JN.1 variant are on the rise! Check 5 apps that will help you stay safe

COVID-19 cases are on the rise ever since the JN.1 variant emerged. Stay protected with the help of these 5 apps. The list includes Aarogya Setu, eSanjeevani, and more.

Recently, COVID-19 has witnessed a resurgence in India as the number of cases has jumped. The issue has been exacerbated by the emergence of a dangerous mutation of the virus which has been named the JN.1 variant, which closely resembles the BA.2.86 variant (Pirola). As per the government, states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, and Karnataka have seen a spike in the numbers. At a time like this, it is important to keep yourself well informed about the developing situation and to keep yourself safe. Some apps can help you in this effort too. Let us take a look at 5 such apps. (COVID-19)

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1/6 Recently, COVID-19 has witnessed a resurgence in India as the number of cases has jumped. The issue has been exacerbated by the emergence of a dangerous mutation of the virus which has been named the JN.1 variant, which closely resembles the BA.2.86 variant (Pirola). As per the government, states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, and Karnataka have seen a spike in the numbers. At a time like this, it is important to keep yourself well informed about the developing situation and to keep yourself safe. Some apps can help you in this effort too. Let us take a look at 5 such apps. (COVID-19)

Aarogya Setu - The Aarogya Setu app comes with detailed and latest information about COVID-19. It also keeps track of your vaccination status, consults doctors, registers for your Ayushman Bharat Health Account, and more. The app is a full-fledged portal that has access to multiple other government services as well. (REUTERS)

2/6 Aarogya Setu - The Aarogya Setu app comes with detailed and latest information about COVID-19. It also keeps track of your vaccination status, consults doctors, registers for your Ayushman Bharat Health Account, and more. The app is a full-fledged portal that has access to multiple other government services as well. (REUTERS)

eSanjeevani - This app is only for healthcare workers. The app has a multilingual interface to enable assisted teleconsultations (doctor-to-doctor) in Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres across the country. It empowers its users (Doctors, General Physicians, Medical Specialists, and Community Health Officers) in facilitating access to quality health services remotely, even in rural areas and isolated communities. (eSanjeevani)

3/6 eSanjeevani - This app is only for healthcare workers. The app has a multilingual interface to enable assisted teleconsultations (doctor-to-doctor) in Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres across the country. It empowers its users (Doctors, General Physicians, Medical Specialists, and Community Health Officers) in facilitating access to quality health services remotely, even in rural areas and isolated communities. (eSanjeevani)

DigiYatra - If you are traveling somewhere through flights, the DigiYatra app gives you a one-stop shop for all your travel document needs. You can scan your boarding pass and tickets, as well as can access DigiLocker to access your identity documents. The app also shares the latest COVID-19-related information that may impact your journey and the guidelines that you must follow to safeguard yourself. (DigiYatra)

4/6 DigiYatra - If you are traveling somewhere through flights, the DigiYatra app gives you a one-stop shop for all your travel document needs. You can scan your boarding pass and tickets, as well as can access DigiLocker to access your identity documents. The app also shares the latest COVID-19-related information that may impact your journey and the guidelines that you must follow to safeguard yourself. (DigiYatra)

MyGov - While the MyGov app is a place where you can participate in various government-led activities and tasks, and sign up for pledges, it is also helpful in the context of COVID-19. It features a dashboard for Coronavirus and shows the latest number of cases, and spikes, as well as state and district-level data to give you full insight into the situation. (MyGov)

5/6 MyGov - While the MyGov app is a place where you can participate in various government-led activities and tasks, and sign up for pledges, it is also helpful in the context of COVID-19. It features a dashboard for Coronavirus and shows the latest number of cases, and spikes, as well as state and district-level data to give you full insight into the situation. (MyGov)

Umang - Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance (UMANG) is one the important government services apps that allow users to avail services from the Center, states, and municipalities. It is integrated with popular customer-centric service platforms like Employees' Provident Fund Organization, National Pension System, and myPAN—to apply for a PAN card—Digilocker, Pensioners' Portal, and Digi Sevak. During the rising cases of COVID-19, it can help you avoid crowded government offices and digitally access these services. (SOCIALEPFO YouTube)

6/6 Umang - Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance (UMANG) is one the important government services apps that allow users to avail services from the Center, states, and municipalities. It is integrated with popular customer-centric service platforms like Employees' Provident Fund Organization, National Pension System, and myPAN—to apply for a PAN card—Digilocker, Pensioners' Portal, and Digi Sevak. During the rising cases of COVID-19, it can help you avoid crowded government offices and digitally access these services. (SOCIALEPFO YouTube)