JN.1 News

JN.1 is a descendent lineage of BA.2.86, with the earliest sample collected on August 25, 2023.

While several variants may share traits, some characteristics such as increased transmissibility, severity, and vaccine evasion, can vary The World Health Organization recently classified JN.1 as a variant of interest, distinct from its parent lineage BA.2.86 Vaccination remains a cornerstone in preventing severe illness and hospitalisation, including against emerging variants, say doctors

India has so far confirmed 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, sparking both attention and concern across the nation The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified JN.1 as a variant of interest, distinct from its parent lineage BA.2.86 The global health body emphasised that the overall risk posed by JN.1 remains low based on current evidence

Due to its rapidly increasing spread, the WHO has classified the variant JN.1 as a separate variant of interest from the parent lineage BA.2.86 Based on the available evidence, the additional global public health risk posed by JN.1 is currently evaluated as low, the WHO said Doctors across India have said that there's no need to panic, but precautions have to be taken

While JN.1 maybe more transmissible, doctors say not to panic Reported symptoms for JN.1 include fever, runny nose, sore throat, and occasional gastrointestinal issues Symptoms have been mild and experts say taking precautions is enough