JN.1 subvariant is considered a Omicron lineage, inheriting its high transmissibility but potentially exhibiting some unique characteristics. Let's take a quick look at the warning signs and symptoms of this new variant. TheHealthSite.com
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has advised people to wear masks as a precaution against Covid amid concerns about the new variant of coronavirus, JN.1.
“It seems that JN.1 Covid variant has replaced most other variants since December last year,” Dr Rajesh Karyakarte, Maharashtra genome sequencing coordinator, said.
Surprisingly, Mumbai has not recorded any JN.1 cases thus far. A Genome Sequencing report dated January 3, 2024, confirms the presence of the JN.1 variant in 78 new Covid-positive cases.