Covid New Variant JN.1 Found: Top 5 Things You Must Know
By Anshika Verma21, Dec 2023 03:11 PMjagranjosh.com
What is JN.1?
WHO reports that JN.1, a ‘descendent lineage’ of the subvariant BA.2.86, also referred to as Pirola, was initially identified in August. Tap to read about the top 5 things about JN.1!
Where has JN.1 been detected?
41 nations had found the variant. France, US, Singapore, Canada, the UK and Sweden are among the nations reporting the highest rates of JN.1 cases.
World health organisation
According to the WHO, there has been ‘a rapid increase of JN.1 reported’ globally. JN.1 accounted for roughly 3.3% of sequenced COVID cases in October.
What are the symptoms of JN.1?
There are yet no distinguishing signs that set JN.1 apart from other COVID infections. Common symptoms are fever, cough, difficulty in breathing, headache and more.
Why are health officials concerned about JN.1?
The subvariant may be able to avoid immunity from the vaccination. They issue a warning that JN.1 may ‘increase the burden of respiratory infections in many countries.’
How can you stay safe from JN.1?
To stop the spread of COVID, the CDC still promotes common sense health and hygiene measures. If you have tested positive, they also advise staying at home.