India's COVID-19 resurgence, led by the JN.1 variant, is a reminder that the virus is far from eradicated. However, the situation remains under control. With most cases being mild and no overwhelming pressure on hospitals, the focus should be on staying informed, practicing caution, and supporting public health efforts.br The evolution of COVID-19 into an endemic disease with periodic flare-ups means that while life can return to normal, it must be coupled with seasonal awareness and readiness to adapt.br KEY WORDS:br COVID-19 JN.1 variant Indiabr India COVID surge 2025br JN.1 variant symptomsbr COVID cases rising in Indiabr Kerala COVID cases May 2025br Shibnath Democratic News TVbr COVID news update India 2025br COVID subvariants LF.7 NB.1.8br Mumbai COVID deaths May 2025br JN.1 COVID variant explainedbr India health ministry COVID reviewbr Is JN.1 dangerous?br Omicron descendant JN.