As Centre Issues Covid Advisory, Look Out For These Symptoms Of New Variant
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The JN.1 Covid subvariant, initially identified in Luxembourg, is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA.2.86), which has its origins in the Omicron sub-variant.
A new Covid-19 variant, identified as JN.1, has sparked concerns among healthcare professionals, experts, authorities, and the general public in India. The JN.1 Covid subvariant, initially identified in Luxembourg, is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA.2.86), which has its origins in the Omicron sub-variant. This variant has led to an increase in India's active COVID-19 cases, reaching 1,828 on Monday, December 18, with one reported death in Kerala where JN.1 was recently detected. The central government has issued advisories to state governments, urging them to ensure adequate health arrangements in response to this development.
Symptoms of Covid-19 variant JN.1:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the symptoms associated with the new COVID variant are generally mild to moderate.
