Key Points
Identified as a descendant of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, JN.1 is the result of a highly mutated strain from the BA.2.86 variant, nicknamed Pirola..
Dr Lalit Kant, former scientist with the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), Indias apex medical research body, says that because of this extra spike protein, the infection could spread faster...
According to Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, National Indian Medical Association Covid Taskforce, it is too early to say if there will be a major spike in cases..
The state has been sending samples to INSACOG (the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) for identification and genome sequencing of variants from positive cases..
Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, chairing a state-level meeting on Wednesday, requested states to monitor emerging evidence of the new sub-variant strain, its symptoms, and case severity to help plan a public health response..
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