COVID variant JN.1 dominates US
Experts predict JN.1, a new COVID-19 variant, to account for 44.1% of cases in the US.
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Experts predict JN.1, a new COVID-19 variant, to account for 44.1% of cases in the US.
Seven states have identified the omicron subvariant BA.2.86 as of Sept. 13, according to data from outbreak.info.
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Based on two separate lab test results in the U.S. experts now believe the new variant is less contagious and immune evasive than feared.
Lab tests suggest COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 may not be as transmissible or immune-evasive as initially believed. Results suggest updated shots slated to roll out later this month will be effective against the strain.