JN.1 Covid variant: Should we worry?
1 year, 3 months ago

JN.1 Covid variant: Should we worry?

Hindustan Times  

A 78-year-old Kerala woman on Saturday became the first person in India confirmed to be infected with JN.1 variant of Sars-CoV-2 — the latest sub-variant of the virus that is behind a spike of infections in several countries across the world and has also prompted the World Health Organization to warn nations to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing. The JN.1 variant of BA.2.86, which was first detected by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September 2023, has one additional substitution in the spike protein, and its continued growth suggests that it is either more transmissible or better at evading our immune systems, experts have suspected. According to data compiled by GISAID, of the total 15,416 positive cases of Covid-19 sampled across 56 countries, 43% samples have returned positive for BA.2.86 or its sub-variants including JN.1. Average new infections in the city-state have jumped from 1,532 cases a day two weeks ago, to 8,006 new cases a day for the week ended December 9, according to government data.

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COVID-19 variants becoming immune-evasive, China CDC says
6 months ago

COVID-19 variants becoming immune-evasive, China CDC says

China Daily  

The dominant COVID-19 variants in China have not shown significant changes in their pathogenicity, but novel strains are becoming increasingly immune-evasive, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. "We have not observed obvious changes in the pathogenicity of offshoots of XDV and JN.1," the China CDC said. The China CDC added that emerging strains are evolving …

COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up
7 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - The KP.3.1.1 COVID-19 variant, now the predominant SARS-CoV-2 variant circulating in the United States, has been causing increasing infections in the country, the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed. For the two-week period ending Aug 17, KP.3.1.1 is predicted to account for between 31 percent and 43 percent of COVID-19 clinical …

Is the COVID summer wave here? Here's what the FLiRT variants mean for rising infections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Is the COVID summer wave here? Here's what the FLiRT variants mean for rising infections

Salon  

If a lot of people suddenly seem sick with COVID to you, you’re not alone. "A COVID summer wave appears to be underway," Dr. Rajendram Rajnarayanan, of the New York Institute of Technology campus in Jonesboro, Arkansas, told Salon. "Based on current data: Cases are rising in several states, with emergency department visits up 15% and hospitalizations up 25% compared …

FDA advisers urge targeting JN.1 strain in recipe for fall's COVID vaccines
9 months, 3 weeks ago

FDA advisers urge targeting JN.1 strain in recipe for fall's COVID vaccines

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Government advisers Wednesday said it’s …

FDA advisers urge targeting JN.1 strain in recipe for fall’s COVID vaccines
9 months, 3 weeks ago

FDA advisers urge targeting JN.1 strain in recipe for fall’s COVID vaccines

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Government advisers Wednesday said it’s time to update the recipe for the COVID-19 vaccines Americans will receive in the fall -- targeting a version of the ever-evolving coronavirus called JN.1. But just a few months later, numerous offshoots of JN.1 already are on the rise, prompting Moderna and Pfizer to also test a slightly different vaccine formula targeting …

India sees 324 cases of KP.1, KP.2 variant driving Covid-19 in Singapore, Maharashtra tops with 148
10 months, 1 week ago

India sees 324 cases of KP.1, KP.2 variant driving Covid-19 in Singapore, Maharashtra tops with 148

Live Mint  

India has so far recorded 324 cases of COVID-19, which includes 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1— sub-variants of JN1 that are responsible for the surge in cases in Singapore—news agency PTI reported on Tuesday citing sources in INSACOG. According to data compiled by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, 34 cases of KP.1 have been found across …

JN.1 variant has clinical features similar to previous Covid-19 variants: Study
11 months, 3 weeks ago

JN.1 variant has clinical features similar to previous Covid-19 variants: Study

Hindustan Times  

A first-of-its-kind study conducted by experts from B J Medical College and ICMR National Institute of Virology has found that JN.1, the dominant Covid-19 variant in India, has clinical features similar to previous circulating variants in Maharashtra without increased severity. The study titled ‘Appearance and prevalence of JN.1 SARS-CoV-2 variant in India and its clinical profile in the state of …

Navigating the impact of Covid-19 variant JN1 on workplace safety measures
1 year, 1 month ago

Navigating the impact of Covid-19 variant JN1 on workplace safety measures

Hindustan Times  

It has been recently reported by the Indian Council for Medical Research that over 2,000 sequences of the JN.1 variant have been positively identified in India. What is certain, however, is that viral mutation will continue unabated and newer threats like the JN.1 will cause episodic crests of infections, hospitalisations, ICU admissions and fatalities. Having helped several organisations navigate the …

Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to exist in community, say public health experts
1 year, 1 month ago

Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to exist in community, say public health experts

The Hindu  

The Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant, one of the mutated version of the virus that causes COVID-19, has been continuously mutating and exists in the community even after over a year. Public health experts have conducted a genomic surveillance of Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant and its sub lineages in the State to understand the mutational patterns of the virus between December 2021 and …

Telangana reported 27 JN.1 variant COVID-19 cases until January
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana reported 27 JN.1 variant COVID-19 cases until January

The Hindu  

Telangana recorded 27 cases of COVID-19 caused by the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as of January 28, according to information disclosed during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare S.P. Responding to a query by Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, the Minister presented data for 17 states that reported …

JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know

NPR  

JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know Enlarge this image toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP Rogelio V. Solis/AP A new, fast-spreading variant of COVID-19 is sweeping across the nation, making it the most widely circulating iteration of the virus in the U.S. and around the world, according to the Centers for Disease …

US reports Covid hospitalisation surge for 9th straight week as JN.1 variant sweeps world
1 year, 2 months ago

US reports Covid hospitalisation surge for 9th straight week as JN.1 variant sweeps world

Hindustan Times  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 35,800 hospital admissions related to COVID-19 last week, marking the ninth straight week of increases. The United States has "very high" COVID-19 virus levels, according to wastewater surveillance data. Respiratory virus activity continues to remain high as people with symptoms of cough and fever were seen visiting health care providers …

The coronavirus could mutate to cause more severe disease, according to experts
1 year, 2 months ago

The coronavirus could mutate to cause more severe disease, according to experts

Salon  

The coronavirus subvariant JN.1 continues to retain its status as the most dominant strain in the United States this year. “No matter how virulent a variant is, it won’t cause much damage overall if it can’t successfully infect new hosts.” A second study published in Cell this week by researchers at Ohio State University also found that BA.2.86 can merge …

New Covid variant Juno surges as expert warns school return will fuel more cases
1 year, 2 months ago

New Covid variant Juno surges as expert warns school return will fuel more cases

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While the rise in hospital cases remains “very modest” compared with the outset of the …

COVID cases are now being driven by JN.1, a new variant with an evasive mutation
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID cases are now being driven by JN.1, a new variant with an evasive mutation

ABC  

Several states have warned of another COVID wave driven by a new variant called JN.1. In the United States, JN.1 is estimated to make up about 62 per cent of current COVID-19 cases, up from roughly 44 per cent just two weeks ago, the country's Centers for Disease Control said. "A couple of recent studies appear to show that JN.1 …

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses

Live Mint  

Karnataka has made the COVID test mandatory for those with Influenza Like Illness or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness, said State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu on Friday, adding that a helpline will be launched tomorrow. After a meeting with health department officials here, the minister said, “More than 7,000 tests are being done every day and the COVID positivity rate is …

Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates

Live Mint  

Covid Case In India: Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Odisha has identified two new cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus, as confirmed by a senior official on Thursday. Earlier, on Thursday, Maharashtra reported 171 new COVID-19 cases and two fatalities, as per a statement from a health department official. Despite recent weeks seeing a sustained …

JN.1: What to know about the new Covid variant surging in the US
1 year, 2 months ago

JN.1: What to know about the new Covid variant surging in the US

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The JN.1 subvariant comes from the variant BA.2.68 and …

India logs 760 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 760 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 760 Covid-19 cases and two deaths in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. On Wednesday, India recorded 602 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths due to the infection. Meanwhile, a total of 511 cases of JN.1 infections have been reported in the country so far with the maximum recorded …

Covid-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Cases Of Sub-Variant JN.1 Detected In Odisha
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Cases Of Sub-Variant JN.1 Detected In Odisha

ABP News  

Covid News HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the latest news and updates related to Covid-19 cases in India. The country has been witnessing a downward trend in the reported infections since the last two days with 572 fresh cases recorded on Tuesday, as per the data published by Union health ministry. There number of daily cases had dropped …

JN.1 update: Gurugram reports first COVID-related death in six months
1 year, 2 months ago

JN.1 update: Gurugram reports first COVID-related death in six months

Live Mint  

Amid the rise in JN.1 cases in India, a 47-year-old woman on 1 January died due to the disease in Haryana's Gurugram, making it the first COVID-19-related death in the district in about six months, said an official. 312 Covid sub-variant JN.1 cases: According to the INSACOG's data updated on Tuesday, a total of 312 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 …

India logs 573 new Covid cases, 2 deaths; 263 JN.1 cases so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 573 new Covid cases, 2 deaths; 263 JN.1 cases so far

India Today  

India logged 573 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of active cases of the infection has increased to 4,565, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium 's data showed 180 Covid cases in the country in December had the presence of JN.1, while 17 such cases were detected in …

Delhi’s lone JN.1 Covid-19 patient has recovered, says minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi’s lone JN.1 Covid-19 patient has recovered, says minister

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Delhi government confirmed that the Capital has reported its first case of the JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19, health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said the 50-year-old patient has already recovered and that there are currently no active cases of the variant in the city, stressing that there is no need to panic. Read here: Delhi reports …

What we know about the new Covid variant JN.1 | In Focus podcast
1 year, 3 months ago

What we know about the new Covid variant JN.1 | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

For at least a year and a half now, most of us have relegated Covid-19 to the back of our minds. It’s difficult however to ignore the news of yet another coronavirus mutation – this latest sub-variant, JN.1, a descendent of the Omicron variant, has been classified by the World Health Organisation as a ‘variant of interest’ because it has …

Delhi reports first case of Covid's new sub-variant JN.1; no need to panic, say officials
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi reports first case of Covid's new sub-variant JN.1; no need to panic, say officials

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has reported the first case of the JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19, senior officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday, but asked people to not panic, noting that the new variant is relatively mild. Read here: Delhi reports first case of Covid sub-variant JN.1 A senior Delhi government official, on condition of anonymity, said, “One patient has tested positive …

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections
1 year, 3 months ago

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections

News 18  

Karnataka Mandates 7-day Home Isolation for Covid Positive Amidst the uptick in the Covid subvariant JN.1 infection, the Karnataka government declared mandatory 7-day home isolation of positive cases on Wednesday. Covid Cases in India Live Updates: Expert Advises To Wear Mask, Practice Physical Distancing On precautions against JN.1 variant of Covid, Shekhar C Mande, former DG, CSIR says, “People should …

Delhi reports first case of JN.1 coronavirus variant
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi reports first case of JN.1 coronavirus variant

India TV News  

Delhi Covid case update: The national capital has reported the first case of JN.1 variant infection, said Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj today. Total cases of JN.1 variant in India: Meanwhile, a total of 109 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country as of December 26, Health Ministry sources said on Wednesday. "There is an increase in …

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister

The Hindu  

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said four persons were admitted to hospitals after having tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday, adding that there is no need to panic. We are doing about 400 tests a day and the positivity rate is around 1%, which is very low. Till last Thursday, the positivity rate in the Capital was …

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain

News 18  

Covid-19 LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Urges Caution, Says City's Covid Positivity Rate Around 1% Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said the national capital’s Covid positivity rate is around 1 per cent and stressed that people should, instead of panicking, follow precautions during the winter festival season. Covid-19 LIVE: JN.1 Variant Case Tally Increases To 69 A total of …

COVID-19: India logs 69 cases of new subvariant JN.1 so far, maximum from THIS state
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19: India logs 69 cases of new subvariant JN.1 so far, maximum from THIS state

India TV News  

Amid the growing threat of rising cases of the coronavirus, a total of 69 cases of JN.1 subvariant have been reported in the country till Monday, December 25. Karnataka reported 436 cases, Kerala 3096, Maharashtra 168, Gujarat 56, and Tamil Nadu 139 cases, according to Union Health Ministry data. Meanwhile, amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant …

India’s Covid Tally Crosses 4,000-Mark; 63 Cases of JN.1 Sub-Variant Detected
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s Covid Tally Crosses 4,000-Mark; 63 Cases of JN.1 Sub-Variant Detected

News 18  

Amid the ongoing Covid scare with the emergence of new variant JN.1, the Union Health Ministry informed that India on Monday crossed the 4,000-mark, while one death was reported in Kerala. At least 63 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were reported in the country till Sunday, including 34 detected in Goa, PTI reported citing its sources. Kerala, where the first …

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9
1 year, 3 months ago

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9

India Today  

A total of 63 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country till December 24, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday in a press statement. Out of the total 63 cases, 34 are from Goa, 9 from Maharashtra, 8 from Karnataka, 6 from Kerala, 4 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Telangana, the Ministry added in its …

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details

India TV News  

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details As many as 34 cases were detected in Goa, while nine cases have been detected from Maharashtra, eight from Karnataka, six from Kerala, four from Tamil Nadu and two from Telangana. COVID-19 suge in India: A total of 63 cases of the COVID-19 …

Rajasthan reports 11 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajasthan reports 11 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan has reported 11 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The state has witnessed seven cases in Jaipur and one each in the Alwar, Kota, Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts, according to an official statement issued by the state health department. Meanwhile, a total of 656 cases of COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 and one death have been reported in …

As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance
1 year, 3 months ago

As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization has urged countries in Southeast Asia to strengthen surveillance in view of the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. Editorial | Staying alert: On the rapidly increasing spread of the JN.1 variant "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year, 3 months ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu  

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

‘Covid JN.1 variant spreading more rapidly, but…': Ex-AIIMS director
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Covid JN.1 variant spreading more rapidly, but…': Ex-AIIMS director

Hindustan Times  

Former AIIMS director and senior pulmonologist Dr Randeep Guleria on Saturday said the new Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 is more transmissible but is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. Most of the symptoms are predominantly in the upper airways, like fever, cough, cold, sore throat, running nose, and body aches,” Dr Guleria told news agency ANI. According to India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics …

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections

Hindustan Times  

Covid in India Highlights: India logged a total of 656 fresh cases of Covid-19 infections on December 24. Former AIIMS, Delhi, director Randeep Guleria said the sub-variant JN.1 is “gradually becoming dominant” but observed that it is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. The World Health Organisation also classified JN.1 into the Variant of Interest category, however, said there is …

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: The World Health Organisation has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance given the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, WHO South-East Asia. "As people travel and …

Covid JN.1 variant updates: India sees 22 cases; Centre order genome sequencing
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid JN.1 variant updates: India sees 22 cases; Centre order genome sequencing

Hindustan Times  

India has reported a total of 22 cases of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 so far, forcing health departments to take necessary precautions to prevent the virus from spreading. In view of the sudden spike in cases in several states, the Centre on Friday directed states to send samples of all Covid positive test swabs for whole genome sequencing to identify the …

Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports

India TV News  

The Bihar government has decided to increase RT-PCR tests in the wake of a sudden spike in Covid-19 subvariant JN. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, and top government officials. Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Pratyay Amrit said two cases of the JN.1 variant have so far been detected in the …

Amid JN.1 concern, India's Covid cases at 7-month high at 752, 4 deaths reported
1 year, 3 months ago

Amid JN.1 concern, India's Covid cases at 7-month high at 752, 4 deaths reported

India Today  

India saw a single-day rise of 752 Covid-19 infections, the highest since May 21, while the active cases crossed the 3,000-mark, rising to 3,420, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. As many as 325 people recovered from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of recoveries to 4,44,71,212, the Health Ministry said. On Friday, India recorded …

A new COVID variant is now dominant in the U.S. Will it cause another massive surge like Omicron?
1 year, 3 months ago

A new COVID variant is now dominant in the U.S. Will it cause another massive surge like Omicron?

Salon  

Once again, COVID-19 cases are rising sharply across the world, along with hospitalizations and death. Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, an evolutionary and genome biologist at the University of Guelph in Canada, explained to Salon that scientists have been referring to clans of variants “to capture the idea that evolving lineages is what matters, rather than any individual variant per se.” …

More JN.1 Covid cases expected as transmissibility high: Kerala health minister
1 year, 3 months ago

More JN.1 Covid cases expected as transmissibility high: Kerala health minister

Hindustan Times  

Kerala health minister Veena George on Friday said the state has been seeing a slight increase in Covid cases since November because its number of sample tests is higher than other states. The situation is absolutely under control, the health minister said allaying fears about the new JN.1 variant. Kerala reported 265 fresh Covid cases on Friday amid JN.1 scare. …

Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases with one death; 80% of India's active cases now
1 year, 3 months ago

Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases with one death; 80% of India's active cases now

Hindustan Times  

Kerala registered 265 fresh Covid-19 cases and one death in the past 24 hours, according to the ministry of health and family welfare data on Friday. In the preceding update on Thursday, the state recorded 300 new COVID-19 cases and three fatalities. State health minister Veena George chaired a gathering of senior health officials on Tuesday, emphasising the importance of …

COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms

India TV News  

COVID-19 omicron variant: A total of at least 22 JN.1 COVID variant cases were reported in India till December 21. India today recorded 640 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before, according to Union Health Ministry data. WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on new variant: Meanwhile, amid rising concerns …

New COVID strain JN.1 is spreading fast. How worried should we be?
1 year, 3 months ago

New COVID strain JN.1 is spreading fast. How worried should we be?

Al Jazeera  

The new variant has spread across 41 countries as the WHO categorises it as a ‘variant of interest’. The World Health Organization on Tuesday categorised the JN.1 as a “variant of interest”. The new variant is now being closely monitored by public health agencies across the world due to its increased transmission rate. “The new variant exhibits a greater genetic …

Vizag District Battle-ready to Deal With Covid JN.1 Variant
1 year, 3 months ago

Vizag District Battle-ready to Deal With Covid JN.1 Variant

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam district administration and King George Hospital are battle-ready to combat the newly identified JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2, as per guidelines issued by Andhra Pradesh government to combat the spread of Coronavirus. KGH superintendent Dr. Ashok Kumar advised people to get back to taking pre-emptive measures, like social distancing, frequent hand washing, and use of three-layer masks, considering potential …

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments
1 year, 3 months ago

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments

The Hindu  

COVID-19 has appeared on the radar again, nearly a year and a half after the world relaxed and watched the progress of the virus from a distance. The World Health Organisation has decided, due to its rapid spread, to classify the variant JN.1 as a separate variant of interest from the parent lineage BA.2.86. The WHO also says that based …

Covid-19 cases rise in India: Existing vaccines protect against new JN.1 sub-variant? What expert says
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid-19 cases rise in India: Existing vaccines protect against new JN.1 sub-variant? What expert says

Live Mint  

Covid 19 cases have started increasing once again in India. JN.1 has extensive resistance across receptor binding domain classes 1, 2, and 3 and shows higher immune evasion as compared with BA 2.86 and other resistant strains. In an interaction with Livemint, Dr. Gurmeet Singh Chabbra, Director-Pulmonary, Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad said that according to CDC, vaccines will not block …

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