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According to an Indian Express report, around 15 cases of the JN.1 variant have been found in samples from Goa..
While it's not clear if JN.1 variant is a cause of worry yet, India, has witnessed a spike in infection numbers and around 252 new infections were reported across the country in the week ended December 17, according to HTs Covid-19 dashboard..
While the current JN.1 variant may seem to cause only minor symptoms like runny noses, sore throats, and dry coughs, we must not underestimate its potential threat..
"Characterized by increased transmissibility, its symptoms overlap with other viral infections, including fever, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, sore throat, mild gastrointestinal symptoms, and loss of taste or smell..
Dr Sushila Kataria, Senior Director, Internal Medicine, Medanta, Gurugram shares a list of symptoms that one may have with this variant . 1. Cough: Persistent coughing can be a common symptom..
