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FLiRTing with a COVID summer surge? What to know about the newest family of Omicron subvariants

These JN.1 spinoffs are more immune-evasive than subvariants past, scientists say.

Fortune

As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?

We’ve now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there’s still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it’s here to stay.

The Conversation

Near to 100 cases of KP.2 COVID variant: Are we facing a new COVID wave?

In the long battle against COVID-19, a new variant has surfaced, triggering fears about a rise in cases. Maharashtra has already recorded 91 cases of the KP.2 variant, with the majority of cases in Pune. This adds to the existing cases of the JN.1, KP.2, and KP.1.1 sub-variants of the…

The Times of India

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Alarm bells ring as Covid situation worsens

Experts are becoming concerned about the worsening Covid-19 situation over the past weeks, with health authorities issuing warnings on the spread of the new Omicron sub-variants.

Bangkok Post

FLiRT, the new COVID variants are circulating fast: All about symptoms, severity

COVID is still there among us and recently two new variants have been found in the US. Termed as the "FLiRT" these two variants include KP.2 which overtook the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron in recent weeks. As per the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

The Times of India

Dollar Pauses As Investors Assess US Rates Outlook

US dollar rally pauses as investors reassess Fed rate hike expectations amidst Omicron concerns.

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China warns COVID-19 cases may rise during spring festival: Report

A fresh warning has come in connection with the never-ending COVID waves. COVID, which is being spread through the Omicron variant of the coronavirus across countries worldwide, has become a menace for the public as new variants are being reported every few months.

The Times of India

Omicron Infection Boosts Immune System, Protects Against Future COVID Variants: Study

People infected with Omicron develop strong immune response, reducing risk of severe symptoms from future strains.

Zenger

Mask policies return in US as respiratory viruses threaten to strain hospitals

Covid, flu and RSV rates creep up as vaccination rates for all three remain low, worrying healthcare providers

The Guardian - US

COVID-19: Karnataka reports 175 more JN.1 cases, taking total to 374

After reporting 34 cases of JN.1 on December 25 and 165 cases on January 1, an additional 175 people from Karnataka are found to be infected with the highly transmissible new sub-variant of Omicron. With this, the total JN.1 cases in the State has now touched 374.

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Salon

COVID could evolve to become more severe

JN.1's parent can infect lung cells more efficiently, a mutation that's different from the "milder" Omicron

The Times of India

Research says following this diet can drastically cut COVID risk

COVID risk is still high. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against the disease, as 10,000 deaths have been reported in December due to the recent wave of infection fueled by JN.1 variant, a type of BA.2.86 Omicron variant. In view of the rising threat of COVID, researchers have…

The Canberra Times

It comes as the ACT plans to stop recording COVID numbers.

Fortune

New, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest

“We cannot ignore the evidence” that Omicron may be evolving into a more severe form of itself, one researcher told Fortune.

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Why hasn't the WHO assigned a Greek letter to JN.1 "Pirola"? How it decides when to name COVID-19 variants

In an exclusive interview with Fortune, the WHO's COVID-19 lead said the organization is ready to assign a new Greek letter on a moment’s notice, but is holding out for a variant that's "truly different." Not all experts agree with the approach.

The Hindu

Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future

India needs to interpret the rise in COVID-19 cases more carefully also keeping in mind that it is time we handle SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 just like any other respiratory illness

Fortune

COVID-19 variant JN.1 symptoms: Is ‘Pirola’ different from other Omicron spawn?

Is “Pirola” JN.1 turning COVID into a gastrointestinal illness? For some people, it’s always been one.

Medical Daily

Hospital Admissions For Pediatric RSV Far Higher Than Omicron Or Flu: Study

The study showed that in children, the hospitalization rate was highest for RSV (81.7%), while it was only 31.5% for omicron and 27.7% for influenza.

The Times of India

As COVID JN.1 cases increase, expert shares preventive measures against the emerging variant

Subvariant COVID-19 The Omicron BA.2.86 (Pirola) subvariant is said to be the ancestor of JN.1. Due to rising infection rates in some areas, it has just come to light as a matter for concern.

Salon

New COVID variant dominant in U.S.

Health experts monitoring JN.1 say it may not cause as much damage as previous waves but it could still be severe

Fortune

JN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

This year's winter respiratory disease season was looking to be a bit of a respite from last year's—until JN.1 took off. Now, it's anyone's best guess.

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