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JN.1 Variant: Covid Surge Again? Reinstall These 5 Govt Apps Now | Technology & Science News

As the country faces a surge in Covid-19 cases, the emergence of the JN.1 variant prompts vigilance. Reinstall or update government apps like Aarogya Setu and Co-WIN for real-time updates, travel guidelines, vaccination registration, and medical consultation to navigate the evolving situation effectively. Read below to know more details on which apps to download.

WHO has declared new COVID-19 strain JN.1 as ‘standalone variant of interest’ due to its rapidly increasing spread. (Representative image: Freepik.com)

With the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in India, particularly in states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Karnataka, the Union Health Ministry has issued an alert regarding the increasing daily COVID-19 positivity rate. While acknowledging this rise, the Ministry has also reported on the emergence of the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Notably, there have been 21 reported cases of the JN.1 sub-variant, with approximately 91%-92% of those infected opting for home-based treatment. NITI Aayog Member (Health) V.K. Paul emphasized the need for vigilance in monitoring and managing the evolving situation.

JN.1 – The New Covid Variant

JN.1, closely related to the BA.2.86 variant (Pirola), has garnered attention globally due to its rapid spread. Designated a “variant of interest” by the World Health Organisation (WHO), JN.1 exhibits high transmissibility without necessarily causing severe illness. Experts attribute its increased transmissibility to the strain’s ability to evade immunity, prolonging the infection period. Despite its heightened infectiousness, JN.1 has not shown signs of increased severity in disease outcomes.

First identified in the United States in September 2023, the JN.1 variant has demonstrated a substantial growth advantage, representing 3.3% of all coronavirus cases between October 30 and November 5 and escalating to 27% a month later. In India, the first case of JN.1, a lineage of Omicron, was detected in a 79-year-old woman in Kerala.

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