Key Points
The Covid-19 variant named JN.1 has been causing concern among health experts and the public alike...
This sub-variant, first identified in Luxembourg, is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA.2.86), which itself stems from the Omicron sub-variant...
Symptoms associated with JN.1 are similar to those caused by previous strains of the virus, including fever, runny nose, sore throat, headache, and mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea...
Despite concerns about its transmissibility, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have indicated that there is no evidence to suggest that JN.1 poses a greater risk compared to other circulating variants...
Speaking to IndiaToday.In, pulmonologist Dr Neeraj Gupta, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, emphasised the importance of remaining vigilant and adhering to preventive measures against the JN.1 variant.. . . ..
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