JN.1 Covid-19 Variant Found In India: All You Need To Know
Global Alarm
The JN.1 COVID variant emerges, signaling a potential surge in infections worldwide.
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Patient Zero
A 79-year-old woman in Kerala tests positive, recovering from mild symptoms.
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Omicron Subvariant
Unraveling the mystery of BA.2.86 or Pirola, the cousin of JN.1 causing global concern.
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Single Spike Shift
Despite the name differences, only one spike protein change separates JN.1 and BA.2.86.
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Spike Protein Role
Understanding the crucial spike proteins impact on the viruss infectivity.
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Vaccination Assurance
The health authorities say existing vaccines targeting the spike protein expected to be effective against JN.1.
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Symptoms
Recognising fever, runny nose, sore throat, headache, and minor gastrointestinal issues as potential indicators.
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Mild Infection
Most JN.1 cases report mild upper respiratory symptoms, resolving within a short period.
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Global Spread
The JN.1 variant raises infection rates globally, prompting health authorities to take swift action.
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