New Covid Variant Spreading Fast, Says Health Chiefs

USA – A sub-variant of the omicron strain, JN.1, has been labeled a ‘variant of interest’ by the World Health Organization due to its rapid spread.

Discovered in multiple countries, including India, China, the UK, and the U.S., the current public risk remains low, and existing vaccines provide protection.

However, the who warns of potential increases in covid and other infections this winter. JN.1 is now the fastest-growing variant in the us, accounting for 15-29% of infections.