On December 8th, in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, a new variant named JN.1 was discovered. Many of you want to know about its characteristics and prevention.
After Pirola, descendants of JN.1 were found in the United States, China, and now in India, making headlines. In comparison to Pirola or B.A.2.86, a new strain with a single mutation in the spike protein was found in the Carakulam area of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala on December 8th. While JN.1 is not significantly different from previous Omicron subvariants in terms of high transmission capacity and mild symptoms, preventive measures are crucial because vulnerable populations are always at risk. Fever, runny nose, throat irritation, and gastrointestinal symptoms are being associated with this variant.
Although JN.1 was first identified in the United States in September, seven cases were reported in China on December 15th, raising concerns about its spread. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning that fresh cases of COVID-19 and influenza could impact the healthcare system in the United States. Tracking by the CDC indicates that the new COVID variant JN.1 is increasingly contributing to the overall cases.
Symptoms of JN.1 COVID
JN.1 represents an estimated 15% to 29% of cases in the United States. Although there is an increase in infectivity and transmissibility, the symptoms of JN.1 are relatively mild, and there have been no reports of hospitalization.
“Reported symptoms include fever, runny nose, throat irritation, headache, cough, and in some cases, mild gastrointestinal symptoms,” says Dr. Taylor.
Dr. Taylor advises, “Due to its infectivity, JN.1 can become a significant concern unless active preventive measures are taken, including frequent handwashing, the use of triple masks, and maintaining social distance, as the spread of the CVIAID virus can become a major stress.”
Experts are also warning people to take booster shots, in addition to practicing social distancing and wearing face masks.
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