Covid 19 is back in a new avatar and name, and this time it is called JN.1 variant and with the recent increase in the rising cases globally, WHO has declared this variant as a "variant of interest" , and this post will clear all the queries on the latest Covid variant .
What is this new variant ?
Every Virus undergoes mutations and and so is the covid virus, just like the previous variants alpha, beta, gamma , omicron and the current JN.1 variant. This new variant is under the keen observation of WHO and other supreme heath organisations.
What are the signs and symptoms of this new variant covid ?
The symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose , sore throat, body ache and fatigue. The infection is mild as until now no reports suggest of severe pneumonia or death however breathlessness is a red flag sign.
Will the current vaccines continue to provide protection against the new variant ?
Yes the current vaccines continue to provide protection against the new variant along with the herd immunity each one of us have received during the first, second and third waves while getting affected or exposed with COVID 19 virus.
What should be done to protect ourselves ?
Avoid crowded places and its time to pull up the masks again and don't hesitate to get tested for COVID in case of doubt .
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