Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02pm on 19 Dec 2023,Tuesday Health & Wellness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest," emphasizing a low global health risk. Originating from the BA.2.86 lineage, JN.1 has been monitored since its initial detection in the US in September. Despite comprising 15% to 29% of US cases, the CDC asserts that current vaccines effectively guard against severe outcomes. China recently identified seven cases of this subvariant. WHO's assessment aligns with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, assuring the public that JN.1 poses no heightened threat compared to other circulating variants.
