Key Points
The newest Covid variant JN.1 that was first detected in US hardly two months back in September 2023 has now spread to 11 other countries is the descendent of Pirola virus..
However, the variant has very little variation compared to BA.2.86 or Pirola variant and as per CDC, this variant has only a single change compared to BA.2.86 in the spike protein..
However, it is crucial to emphasize that our understanding is still evolving, and detailed research is imperative to ascertain the nuanced clinical features of the JN.1 variant," says Dr Pawan Kumar Goyal, Senior consultant internal medicine, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh..
Monitoring the spread and impact of the Pirola and JN.1 variants, along with ongoing research to understand their behaviour and implications, will be crucial for informing public health strategies and vaccination efforts," says Dr Goyal..
Our collective efforts in vaccination and adhering to public health guidelines remain pivotal in mitigating the impact of new variants, including JN.1..
